BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu has stated that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami must apologise for the “mistakes” it committed during the 1971 Liberation War if it intends to participate in national elections. Speaking as the chief guest at a discussion organised by the Bangladesh Democratic Cultural Alliance at the A.K.M. Khaleque Hall of the National Press Club […]

At a dialogue titled “Media Freedom: Analysis of Complaint Resolution and Self-Regulation”, held at the SIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka, prominent journalists, academics, and researchers voiced deep concern over the growing pressure and threats facing Bangladesh’s media. The event, organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) on Wednesday morning (6 August), shed light on the […]

Former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque has been sent to prison following the end of a seven-day police remand in a case filed at Shahbagh Police Station over alleged judgement forgery. On Thursday, 7 August, Sub-Inspector Khalek Mia, the Investigating Officer from Shahbagh Police Station, produced Khairul Haque before the court and requested […]

Former expelled Jubo League leader and contractor G K Shamim, who was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for laundering Tk 195 crore involving Singapore and Malaysia, has been acquitted by the High Court. On Thursday, 7 August, a bench of the High Court comprising Justice A S M Abdul Mobin and Justice Md. Jabid Hossain […]

Law enforcement agencies in Narayanganj have detained two senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organisations on various charges. Currently, both are in custody at the office of the District Police Superintendent, held by the Detective Branch (DB) of the police. Details of the Arrest The arrests took place on the […]

The Ministry of Food has announced that the country presently holds over 2.13 million metric tonnes of food grains, combining rice and wheat stocks. This information was disclosed recently in a media briefing, according to reports by the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Breakdown of Government Food Grain Stocks Food Grain Current Stock (Metric Tonnes) Planned […]

The Chief Adviser’s office has formally requested the Election Commission to complete all preparations for holding the national parliamentary elections in February 2026, just before the start of Ramadan. This marks the official commencement of the election process, even though six months remain. Candidates who have already confirmed their nominations have actively begun campaigning, while […]

Professor Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, the former Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University (BRU), has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of the police. The arrest was confirmed by Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Media and Public Relations Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). “There was a requisition from the Anti-Corruption […]

China’s export performance surpassed expectations in July, as robust shipments to the European Union and Southeast Asia compensated for a sharp drop in goods bound for the United States, according to official data released on Thursday. These figures arrive amid a delicate trade ceasefire between Beijing and Washington, offering some much-needed reassurance to Chinese policymakers […]

With the upcoming national elections in Bangladesh drawing nearer—possibly scheduled before Ramadan in February—foreign diplomats and high-level representatives from various countries have expressed heightened interest in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) strategic priorities should it form the next government. Sources reveal that diplomats are regularly holding meetings in London with BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman. […]