Bangladesh

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday called on political parties to commit to formulating a robust anti-discrimination law, stressing that voters would withhold support unless such a pledge is made. “Political parties will not get our votes unless they make a commitment to formulate this act. We need a strong act, as a vague law cannot provide any remedy. We ...

The Election Commission (EC) has granted final registration to 16 more local organisations to observe the 13th parliamentary election slated for February 2026. A public notice was signed by EC Secretariat’s Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Saturday in this regard. According to the notice, any objection or claim regarding the registration of these observer organizations must be submitted in writing ...

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that Sheikh Hasina has called 180 million people terrorists. It’s unthinkable. ”He will come to power by killing everyone. I think all political parties need to make a decision about Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League.” Shafiqul Alam made the remarks at a programme at Hotel InterContinental on Saturday. “It’s time for ...

Economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya has called on political parties to include clear pledges in their election manifestos to eliminate all forms of discrimination from Bangladesh’s legal and social systems. “Political parties must pledge to eradicate discrimination within the legal framework through their election manifestos,” said Dr Debapriya, Convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh. Speaking at the opening session of ...

Bangladesh has pledged to take all necessary measures to help Japan tackle its projected labour shortage of 11 million workers by 2040, said Dr. Neyamat Ullah Bhuiyan, Senior Secretary of Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment. He said both countries stand to benefit from strengthened collaboration between Bangladeshi and Japanese recruiting organizations, which would help meet Japan’s growing labour ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam stated that there will be no “note of dissent” in the July Charter. He emphasized that the final decisions will be shaped by the people and once public consensus is clear, the legal framework of the July Charter will pave the way for elections. Speaking on Friday at the launch and discussion event ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described November 7 as a pivotal moment in country’s history, marking the day when patriotic soldiers and citizens thwarted authoritarian plots and restored the nation’s popular leadership under Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. On the occasion of Revolution and Solidarity Day on Friday, Mirza Fakhrul made these remarks while paying respects at the ...

National Revolution and Solidarity Day is being observed today across Bangladesh with due respect and enthusiasm. The day marks the historic events of November 7, 1975, when members of the armed forces and the general public joined hands in a popular uprising that reshaped the country’s political landscape. Emerging from a period of instability, Bangladesh embarked on a new chapter ...

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said that free and fair elections must be ensured to strengthen the practice of democracy. In a message marking the National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7, Tarique accused the ruling Awami League of destroying democracy and holding onto state power through conspiracies for nearly 16 years. “The fascist Awami regime has crushed ...

The Council of Advisers gave approval to the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance, 2025. Under this ordinance, the maximum punishment for enforced disappearance has been set at the death penalty. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the decision following the 47th meeting of the Council of Advisers, held on Thursday. The press secretary said that there had been ...