Bangladesh

Fisheries, Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid has said more than 1.24 crore sacrificial animals are available for qurbani in the coming Eid ul Azha. No sacrificial animal will be imported on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha this year, he said at a press conference in the ministry today. “Like last year, no import will be allowed from outside the ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah has accused numerous government bureaucrats of acting as agents for private companies, alleging that they use their official positions to manipulate state policies for corporate and personal gain. He made the remarks on Sunday while addressing a seminar titled “Energy Security: Current Crisis and Future Course of Action,” organized by the NCP’s reform ...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the government will initiate the process of forming a strong Media Commission aimed at building an independent and responsible media structure in the country. “A consultative committee comprising media experts and all relevant stakeholders will be formed prior to the establishment of the full commission,” he told a discussion marking ...

A Dhaka court has ordered the commencement of trial against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed after framing charges in a corruption case involving the alleged accumulation of illegal assets worth over Tk11 crore. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-5 passed the order on Sunday and fixed 13 May for the recording of witness testimonies. ...

Police have filed a charge sheet in a case over an alleged attempt to murder Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist Sheikh Mohammad Ashik during the July Mass Uprising, accusing 40 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Other notable accused in the case include former ministers Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Jahangir Kabir Nanak, former lawmaker Sadek Khan, and ward ...

Prime Minister’s adviser and spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Saturday praised PM Tarique Rahman for his accountability, public engagement and simplicity in public life. In a Facebook post, Mahdi Amin said Tarique Rahman, despite holding the country’s highest executive office with what he called an overwhelming public mandate, has remained closely connected to ordinary people. He said the prime minister’s manner ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directed police personnel to ensure public services are delivered with honesty, integrity, and professionalism, warning that any proven negligence or misconduct will face strict action. The minister made the remarks during a visit to Ramna Model Police Station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in the capital on Saturday. During the visit, he interacted with senior ...

Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has arrived in Japan on a seven-day official visit. He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:45am on Saturday and landed at Narita International Airport at 3:45pm local time the same day, the party said in a Facebook post. Upon arrival, he was warmly received by leaders ...

Moving to normalise ties after months of turmoil in the recent past, Delhi and Dhaka are taking the first step forward with full-scale resumption of visa services. While Bangladesh has resumed visas for Indian citizens across all categories, India is aiming at gradual resumption of visa operations over the next few weeks, The Indian Express has learnt. When Bangladesh Foreign ...

The swearing-in ceremony of the Members of Parliament (MP) from the reserved women’s seat will be held at 9:00pm on Sunday. According to official sources, the ceremony will mark the formal assumption of office by the newly nominated lawmaker. Further details regarding the venue and presiding authority are expected to be announced in due course.