Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, marking a historic first for the country in its 53-year membership of the global body. The decision came during a vote on Tuesday at the 222nd Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, where Bangladesh’s candidate, Ambassador Khondker M Talha, secured a narrow 30–27 victory over Japan. ...

Diyanet Foundation of Turkey will soon begin training imams serving in the Rohingya refugee camps, in coordination with Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. This initiative was discussed during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat between Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain and a visiting delegation from Diyanet Foundation. Both sides reached a consensus to sign a memorandum of understanding ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that one “global power” and two regional powers are currently attempting to expand their influence in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion marking the sixth death anniversary of BUET student Abrar Fahad at Dhaka University’s TSC auditorium on Tuesday, Salahuddin said, “Right now, three forces are trying to establish dominance ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged teachers across Bangladesh to support his party in the upcoming national election, saying their backing is vital to form a “knowledge- and merit-based government” capable of implementing national and political reforms. “To implement all the plans BNP has taken for the development of the state, politics, and governance, spontaneous support from the ...

There is no concern about the February elections, but July charter and some reforms are needed for a fair election, commented Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Tuesday. While replying reporters’ queries at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Taher said the UNGA visit with the Chief Adviser proved the unity among the political parties. ”Some matters are needed ...

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally launched the investigation in alleged crimes against humanity committed by Awami League as a political party. The investigating officer has already been appointed to this end, said ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam to media on Tuesday. Action will be taken against other parties if they are found to be ...

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has emphasized that Bangladesh’s interests will always come first for him. He said that in dealings with any country—including neighboring India—he will prioritize the interests of the Bangladeshi people. In an exclusive interview with BBC Bangla on Tuesday (October 7), during the second part of the programme, Tarique said, “It’s not about any particular country; ...

The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Northern Region Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam has said that despite the Election Commission’s arbitrariness or external pressure, the NCP will contest the upcoming national election using the Shapla (Water Lily) symbol. Speaking to the reporters at the NCP’s Natore District Coordination Meeting on Monday, he said,“The Election Commission has no option but to allocate the ...

The nation is being divided by demands for referendums and PR (Proportional Representation) before holding fair and acceptable national elections, commented BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday. Without naming anyone, Salahuddin said some quarters are still repeating old arguments that a constitutional order must be issued before a referendum. “We think these unnecessary complications should be avoided. The ...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the voting rights of about one million government employees serving in the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections will be ensured. ”The voter list update has been finalised, removing over 21 lakh deceased voters and adding more than 43 lakh new voters.” The Election Commission (EC) on Monday began a series ...