Bangladesh

Awami League leaders and activists held a procession in the Dhanmondi 27 area of the capital on Friday evening. At least 25-30 people took part in the procession. During the procession, local residents chased and arrested three individuals from the procession. After beating them, they were handed over to the Mohammadpur police station. The arrested individuals are Laboni, 35, a ...

Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), today (21 March) shared a 28-second video in which Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan is seen saying that Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman had expressed reservations about appointing Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser (CA) after the Awami League government fell in the mass uprising. The ...

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 ...