Bangladesh

Dr. Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission and vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has warned that without significant state reforms, even a government formed through fair elections could lead to the resurgence of fascism in Bangladesh. Speaking at a roundtable discussion organized by the civic organization Shujan – Citizens for Good Governance, Dr. Riaz emphasized that reforms ...

The Interim Government is steadfast to hold the elections on schedule, refusing to delay the vote for any demands, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday, reports BSS. Speaking with a delegation from the International Crisis Group led by Dr. Comfort Ero, the Chief Adviser confirmed that his government has set two possible timelines for the elections. He assured ...

A Dhaka court has acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, former State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar, and six others in a case involving bribery allegations linked to an attempt to secure impunity in a murder case. Judge Md Abu Taher of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 pronounced the judgement on Thursday morning, defence counsels Borhan Uddin and Aminul Gani ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed her country’s desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen the friendship with Bangladesh. Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico M Mushfiqul Fazal (Ansarey) presented his letter of credence to the President of Mexico in a formal ceremony at the National Palace in Mexico City on Wednesday (March 19). The Ambassador conveyed warm greetings and best wishes ...

A total of 21 Bangladeshi boys, women and children returned to the country through the Benapole border on Wednesday night after serving a two-year imprisonment in India. Indian immigration police handed them over to Benapole immigration authorities approximately 8:30PM. The group includes 10 boys and 11 girls, according to officer in-charge (OC) of Benapole Immigration Police Imtiaz Bhuiyan. He said ...

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate Bangla Nababarsha at the national level with participation from all communities, including ethnic groups, for the first time. An inter-ministerial meeting will be held on March 23 at 12 pm at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs’ meeting room in the Secretariat to discuss the celebrations. The meeting will be chaired by Cultural Affairs ...

The Supreme Court’ High Court division Justice Khizir Hayat has been removed. The President removed Justice Khizir Hayat from his post as per section (6) of Article 96 of the constitution. The Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (March 19). A few days back, the ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps and preparations for holding peaceful elections in the country. He made the directives during a meeting with Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and other officials concerned, reports UNB. Earlier, on March 17, the Chief Adviser had a special meeting with the field-level police officers ...

A magistrate court in Dhaka on Wednesday granted remand for former ministers Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon, Anisul Huq, Dipu Moni and former MP Sadek Khan in multiple cases linked to last year’s anti-discrimination student protests. Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza issued the remand orders on Wednesday following a hearing.

Eighteen Bangladeshis, who were victims of human trafficking and imprisoned in a scam centre in Myanmar, returned home early Wednesday. A Thai Airways flight, carrying them, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 12:45AM, with BRAC Migration Programme staff providing them with urgent assistance. Shariful Hasan, Associate Director of BRAC’s Migration and Youth Platform, said that the victims’ ...