Bangladesh

Bangladesh has called for strengthened humanitarian assistance, greater protection of civilians and enhanced women’s participation in peacebuilding as global crises continue to deepen. Addressing the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment on Wednesday (17 June), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to humanitarian principles She also highlighted Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to expand social protection, strengthen disaster ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said on Wednesday that the government has decided to introduce electric traction or electric trains on major railway routes to ensure safer and environment-friendly transportation. He made the remarks during the question-answer session of Parliament’s budget session on Wednesday, chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad. Replying to a question from Cumilla-10 lawmaker Md Mobasher Alam Bhuiyan, ...

Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi on Wednesday expressed his government’s desire to further elevate bilateral ties by strengthening people-people engagement and increasing trade. In a courtesy meeting with Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, the Iranian envoy also reiterated Tehran’s wish to expand mutual cooperation in various areas including education, culture and the development of Bangladesh. The ...

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said on Wednesday that women’s participation in the Jatiya Sangsad as well as across different sectors of the country has increased significantly compared to the past. He made the remarks when a delegation of UN Women Bangladesh, led by its Representative Gitanjali Singh, made a courtesy call on him at his office ...

Bangladesh-based education and study-abroad platform Banglay IELTS has earned two international accolades, winning the titles of “Best Newcomer Bangladesh 2026” and “Best Newcomer South Asia 2026”. According to the organisation, the awards recognise its efforts to make IELTS preparation more accessible and effective through Bangla-language learning support. Founded as an online initiative, Banglay IELTS has steadily expanded its presence across ...

The country’s 75 prisons are currently housing inmates at 1.7 times their approved capacity, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed informed Parliament on Wednesday. Responding to a starred question from NCP lawmaker Md Abul Hasnat, the minister said that, according to data available until 7 June, the total approved capacity of the country’s prisons is 45,136, while the current inmate population stands ...

A Dhaka court on Wednesday set 28 June for submitting the further probe report in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, marking the 16th deferment of submitting the report. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah set the new date after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) failed to submit the report within the scheduled date. ...

A statement made in parliament by Jamaat-e-Islami leader and Nilphamari-4 lawmaker Abdul Muntakim has sparked debate after questions emerged regarding his claim that his father was martyred during the 1971 Liberation War. Speaking during a session of the National Parliament on Tuesday, Muntakim highlighted what he described as his family’s contribution to the Liberation War. He told lawmakers that his ...

Former British member of parliament and political commentator Simon Danczuk has expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s political future, describing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a “beacon of hope” for the country. In a recent interview with a media outlet, Danczuk shared his views on Bangladesh’s current political landscape and the future of relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. He said ...

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andalib Elias paid a farewell call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya as he prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in the island nation. During the meeting, the Sri Lankan prime minister appreciated the high commissioner’s efforts in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, according to a ...