Bangladesh

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government has placed law enforcement and security agencies on high alert ahead of 5 August to ensure public safety and maintain law and order across the country. “All necessary measures have been taken to ensure a peaceful and secure environment across the country ahead of 5 August,” he said while speaking to ...

Australia has committed AUD 25.25 million in multi-year humanitarian funding to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, reaffirming its commitment to one of the world’s largest and most protracted refugee crises. The funding, announced jointly by the Government of Australia and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Sunday, will provide life-saving assistance and protection for Rohingya refugees under ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting innovators, researchers and technology entrepreneurs, saying young innovators must lead Bangladesh’s journey towards a technology-driven future. “Young innovators are the future of Bangladesh. The government will always stand by them in their research, technological innovation and startup initiatives,” he said. The prime minister made the remarks when members ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the Bangladesh government has appointed a law firm in Dubai to cancel the conditional bail of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and bring him back to the country. He added that it would be possible to bring him back swiftly through legal procedures. The Home Minister made these remarks while responding ...

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has been released from a jail in Dubai after being granted conditional bail. A court in UAE granted his bail on July 27. Later, he was released from custody on July 30 after completing the necessary legal procedures.

Recommended assistant teachers for government primary schools began an indefinite sit-in in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh in the capital on Sunday, demanding that the government complete their appointments within August. The demonstration began around 11AM under tight police security. The protesters announced that they will continue the protest until their demand is met. A total of 14,384 ...

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir and Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe have discussed ways to expand bilateral trade, strengthen shipping connectivity and expedite the safe return of forcibly displaced Rohingyas. During a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday, the two sides discussed expanding bilateral trade, increasing exports and imports, strengthening maritime transport links, importing liquefied natural ...

DHAKA, Aug 01, 2026- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said joint efforts by the government and the business community could bring positive changes to the country’s economy within the next four to five years, stressing the need for continued dialogue to address existing challenges. “If the government and the business community work together, it will be possible to bring positive ...

DHAKA, Aug 1, 2026 – Prime Minister’s Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin today said around 45 senior executives from 25 leading US companies are scheduled to visit Bangladesh by the end of next week to explore investment opportunities and further strengthen Bangladesh-US economic relations. The visiting business delegation will hold a series of meetings with officials of different ministries ...

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has again suspended Joint Member Secretary Gazi Sahlahuddin Tanvir for allegedly violating party discipline by publishing a controversial social media post about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. According to an NCP letter, Gazi’s Facebook post on Friday, which made controversial remarks about the prime minister over attacks on the NCP’s marches in three Sylhet Division districts, ...