Bangladesh

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will not use any lethal weapons to maintain law and order during the upcoming national elections saidBGB Dhaka Sector Commander Col SM Abul Ehsan on Saturday. He shared this information at a press conference held at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur. Abul Ehsan said, more than 37,000 BGB personnel will be deployed across the ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has officially called on voters to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming national referendum alongside the general election. Addressing a massive divisional rally at Rangpur Collectorate Eidgah field on Friday evening, Rahman framed the vote as a vital tribute to the sacrifices made during the 2024 mass uprising. His urge marks the first time ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has articulated a vision for a more inclusive and compassionate nation, calling on citizens to build a country where every person, regardless of physical or mental challenges, can live with honor and dignity. During an emotional exchange with children and adolescents with special needs on Friday, the BNP leader emphasized that social progress ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) on Friday unveiled a 36-point election manifesto, promising wide-ranging political, economic and social reforms with a strong focus on youth empowerment, accountability and dignity in governance. The manifesto, titled “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity,” was formally unveiled at a programme held at a five star hotel in Gulshan in the afternoon. The 36-point manifesto includes: 1. ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman reiterated the party’s commitment to merit-based leadership, rejecting dynastic politics and building a discrimination-free Bangladesh in line with the aspirations of the people. Dr Shafiqur said, “We want to abolish the zamindari system and the culture of the king’s son becoming king or the minister’s son becoming minister.” He made the remarks while addressing ...

Bangladesh will receive 57 election observers from 16 countries ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and the July Charter referendum on 12 February. Also, hundreds of monitors from the EU, Commonwealth and other international organizations are joining as observers. Malaysia is sending the largest delegation of 14 observers, while Türkiye will send 12. Other countries sending observers include Indonesia, 5, ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the cooperation between Bangladesh and China must continue, although a new government will soon take office. “In a few weeks, I will be out of this office and a new government will be formed, but the work between our two countries must go on,” he said during a meeting with a delegation from ...

Bangladesh has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the year 2026. The election of the five-member bureau of the PBC was held at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday. The members of the Commission during its first meeting of the 20th session elected Morrocco as Chair while Germany, Brazil and Croatia and ...

The Council of Advisers at its weekly meeting today gave approval to six ordinances, three proposals and a policy. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting at his office in the city’s Tejgaon area this morning. Later, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed the media at the Foreign Service Academy here this afternoon, saying the advisory council discussed ...

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged waiving agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 and interest if the party comes to power in coming election. “The measure aims to provide immediate financial relief to farmers and strengthen the rural economy,” he said while speaking in an election rally at Rajshahi Madrasa Ground here today. Tarique Rahman also announced other plans to ...