Bangladesh

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission (EC) aims not only to conduct free, fair and credible elections but also to establish a sustainable electoral culture in which all future elections meet the same standards. In an exclusive interview with BSS, Nasir Uddin said the commission would seek to preserve the standards established in the ...

Bangladesh has called for placing human rights at the centre of economic policymaking and governance, stressing that progress must be measured by its contribution to equality, human dignity and fundamental rights, alongside growth. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Irene Zubaida Khan made the call at a high-level dialogue titled “The Political Economy of Human Rights” at UN ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo to expand its investment in Bangladesh’s garment sector, particularly in man-made fibres, technical textiles and sustainable apparel, pledging government support for the expansion. The call came during a meeting with a delegation led by Tadashi Yanai, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Fast Retailing Co Ltd, the parent ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for deepening the multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Japan to build a stronger and more prosperous future, highlighting the potential for major Japanese investment, job creation and expanded cooperation in energy, technology and infrastructure. “Let’s deepen the multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Japan for a stronger, much better, and more prosperous future together,” ...

The 10th Land Forces Talks (LFT) between Bangladesh and the United States concluded successfully in Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday. During the two-day engagement from 26-27 October, military representatives from Bangladesh Army and the United States Army discussed key areas of mutual interest and explored opportunities for further strengthening bilateral military cooperation, the Bangladesh Army said in a social media post. ...

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi was fruitful, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon. Briefing reporters at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday night, Rumon said the Bangladesh premier attended an official luncheon after the meeting and later visited various Japanese institutions and facilities. He said Tarique Rahman ...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has prioritised Bangladesh’s national interests in strengthening bilateral ties with Japan and advancing development projects during his bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. “The two leaders discussed enhancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between the countries, with a particular focus on employment-generating industries and strategic ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has rejected Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir’s remarks on “crossfire,” saying the government does not support such killings and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards extrajudicial deaths. Speaking to the media on Tuesday evening, the home minister said the IGP had made the remarks inadvertently while discussing the strict enforcement of law. “He ...

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in Dhaka on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan at 3:00 PM. During the meeting, the two sides held cordial discussions on strengthening friendly relations between Bangladesh and the European Union. The EU ambassador ...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has expressed grave concern over the potential suffering of ordinary citizens during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, citing the continuous rise in prices of gas, fuel, and essential commodities. He noted that while salaries for government employees have been increased, those in the private sector, including garment workers, ...