Bangladesh

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and 27 others in connection with alleged irregularities in plot allocations under the Purbachal New Town Project. Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib took cognizance of two separate chargesheets filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and issued the warrants on ...

Over thirteen years after the brutal murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi shocked the nation, the quest for justice remains painfully stagnant. In yet another setback, the court on Tuesday (April 15) deferred the submission of the investigation report for the 117th time. The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), the current agency tasked with probing the case, ...

Bangladesh has officially signed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre Statute at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah which will contribute towards promoting labour rights and welfare in Bangladesh as a signatory country, reports UNB. On behalf of the government of Bangladesh, Adviser for the Ministry of Labour and Employment Brigadier General (R.) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain signed the ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has asserted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was the first to present a comprehensive outline for state reforms, challenging what he termed as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic rule. Speaking virtually at a discussion on BNP’s 31-point state reform plan, announced Sunday night, Tarique emphasized that the party initiated the reform agenda while actively ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Bangla New Year 1432. In a video message marking Pahela Baishakh, he called upon the nation to move forward with renewed commitment and enthusiasm to build a new, discrimination-free Bangladesh. Referring to the recent 2024 mass uprising, Prof Yunus said, “It has ...

The country is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with a spirit of festivity, cultural vibrancy, and traditional fervour. From cities to villages, people of all backgrounds are taking part in colourful rallies, musical events, fairs, and wearing traditional Bengali attire to mark the occasion. The government has organised elaborate programmes across ...

The Islamic Foundation has issued a directive requesting all mosques across the country to conduct Jumma (Friday) prayers at a uniform time of 1:30 PM. In a statement released today, the Foundation noted that Jumma prayers are currently held at varying times in different mosques, which often creates confusion for worshippers—especially travelers—who find it difficult to plan accordingly. “To eliminate ...

Bangladeshi authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the British MP and former Labour minister Tulip Siddiq. The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been investigating allegations Siddiq illegally received land as part of its wider probe of the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as prime minister in August. The Hampstead and Highgate MP, who quit as ...

Reverend Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed strong support for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s vision of a “Three Zero World”—a global framework that aspires to achieve zero net wealth concentration, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions. “We at the World Council of Churches actively promote the same Three Zero principles,” Reverend ...

Bangladesh is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1432, on Monday with widespread festivities that emphasize inclusivity by engaging communities from all ethnic backgrounds. Large crowds are expected to join “Nobo Barsho” celebrations throughout the country, especially in Dhaka, where vibrant events and processions will take place. As one of the most colorful and ...