Bangladesh

A total of 23,865 politically motivated harassment cases have been withdrawn so far, said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman at a session of the Parliament on Wednesday. He also said that, according to information from the BNP central office, a total of 1,42,983 harassment cases were filed against BNP leaders and activists from 2007 to 11 January ...

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for a major shift in approach to ensure the effective, timely, and sustainable implementation of development projects under the Annual Development Program (ADP). He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a review meeting on the progress of ADP projects for the fiscal year 2025–26, implemented ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday addressed the first question-and-answer session arranged for him at the National Parliament, highlighting the progress his government has made in implementing the ruling party’s election manifesto. In the speech, he mentioned progress achieved in social safety initiatives like Family Card, Farmer Card, and also canal digging activities. In reply to a question, he also ...

The government of Australia has cancelled the visa of Bangladeshi preacher Mizanur Rahman Azhari and ordered him to leave the country, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report said Azhari had travelled to Australia as part of his “Legacy of Faith” lecture series, with scheduled events in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Authorities cancelled his visa on Tuesday ...

In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East and the resulting global energy crisis, Bangladesh has sought assistance from the United States to secure its fuel supplies. Washington has assured Dhaka of its support in safeguarding the country’s energy security. The discussions took place on Wednesday (1 April) during a high-level meeting at the US Department of Energy ...

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, has stated that any crimes against humanity committed during the 1/11 period will be investigated by the tribunal on its own initiative. He added that if evidence is found against any individual, they will face trial. Speaking to journalists at his office yesterday afternoon (31 March), the Chief Prosecutor ...

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin met Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku on Monday (30 March) to discuss bilateral energy cooperation. During the meeting, both sides explored prospects for collaboration in the gas and nuclear energy sectors, as well as the supply of fuel to Bangladesh. The discussion underscored the continued engagement between the two ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting with the newly appointed administrators of 42 zila parishads on Monday night. The meeting took place at the BNP Chairman’s office in the capital’s Gulshan area and marked the first formal engagement between the Prime Minister and the administrators since their appointment on 15 March. During the meeting, the administrators were instructed to ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the Prime Minister and other national leaders on Monday paid their tributes to Professor Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad. The coffin of the deceased was brought to the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad at around 12:00pm and placed on a stage draped in black cloth. On ...

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former director of DGFI, Md Afzal Naser, who is known to have been associated with the 1/11 government. He was apprehended early on Monday (30 March) from a residence at House No 864, Road No 12, Mirpur DOHS in the capital. DB Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the arrest. ...