Bangladesh

The presidential election will be held on time and candidates for the post will be nominated according to the party’s decision, LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Monday. He made the remarks while responding to journalists’ questions after inaugurating the divisional office of the Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) in the Terminal area of Rangpur city. Mirza Fakhrul ...

The prosecution on Monday submitted charges against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former army chief General Aziz Ahmed and 39 others in a crimes against humanity case over the killings surrounding the Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh rally at Shapla Chattar in Dhaka’s Motijheel in 2013. The formal charges were submitted to the registrar of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) at around ...

Charges have submitted against outgoing President Mohammed Shahabuddin with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) seeking investigation for his crimes against humanity during the July uprising. Bangladesh Azad Party (BAP) submitted the allegation on Sunday. Confirming the matter, retired Col Hasinur Rahman said an allegation has been submitted seeking investigation against former presidents Mohammed Shahabuddin and Abdul Hamid.

Former President Md Shahabuddin left the official presidential residence, Bangabhaban, on Sunday (July 26), two days after stepping down. He departed at 2:25PM for his private residence, Green Villa, in Gulshan. Md Shahabuddin resigned from the presidency on July 24. Although he was elected to serve a five-year term under the Constitution, he remained in office for three years and ...

A Dhaka court on Sunday deferred until August 13 the hearing on charge framing against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others in a murder case filed over the death of truck driver Hossain during the last year’s anti-discrimination student protests. Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 Judge Robiul Alam passed the order after the prosecution and defence sought more time ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said promotions in the Bangladesh Army should be determined by merit, professional competence, integrity, leadership and discipline, rather than personal or political considerations, to build a modern and professional force. Speaking at the opening session of the Army Headquarters Selection Board-2026 at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment, the Prime Minister said fairness and ...

Acting President Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has paid tribute to the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War through placing a floral wreath at the altar of National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar. He arrived at the National Memorial at around 11:30AM on Sunday. Later, he paid deep respect to the fallen heroes of the Liberation War by laying ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today lauded the professionalism and role of Bangladesh Navy in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty as newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Khondkar Misbah ul Azim paid a courtesy call on him at his office here. The prime minister and the navy chief exchanged views on maritime security, enhancing professional capabilities of the Bangladesh Navy, its ...

Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today hosted an evening tea in honour of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, who is visiting the Maldives as a special guest for the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations. President Muizzu hosted the reception as Dr Khalilur arrived in the Maldives today on an official visit aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations ...

National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad will use Bangabhaban, the president’s official resident and office, as his new office upon assuming the role of the acting president following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin. However, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad will continue using the Speaker’s residence in the Parliament area as his resident, he told reporters on Saturday. On the same day, the ...