Category: Bangladesh

SC Clears Way for Channel 1 to Resume Operations

February 26, 2025

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has paved the way for Channel 1, a private satellite television station, to resume operations after years of closure. In a significant ruling, the apex court stayed the High Court verdict that had upheld the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) decision to ban the station’s frequency allocation, which […]

“If you can’t put aside your differences, nation’s sovereignty will be at risk”: Army Chief

February 25, 2025

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has warned that continued infighting and internal divisions could threaten the country’s independence and sovereignty. “If you cannot put aside your differences and work together, if you engage in mudslinging, violence, and conflict, then the independence and sovereignty of this nation will be at risk,” he said today at a […]

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Four DIGs Sent on Forced Retirement in ‘Public Interest’

February 24, 2025

Dhaka, February 24, 2025 – The government has sent four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of police into forced retirement, citing “public interest.” These officers had previously served as superintendents of police (SPs) and additional DIGs during the controversial 2014 and 2018 national elections. The decision was formally announced through four separate notifications signed by Nasimul […]

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List of Corrupt Former DCs to be Sent to ACC: Sr. Secretary Mokhles

February 24, 2025

Dhaka, February 24, 2025 – The government has decided to forward a list of former deputy commissioners (DCs) accused of “serious financial irregularities” to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for further investigation, stated Public Administration Ministry Senior Secretary Mokhles Ur Rahman yesterday. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, Mokhles acknowledged circulating allegations that some former DCs […]

RAB Implements Special Security Measures for Peaceful Observance of International Mother Language Day

February 20, 2025

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has deployed special security measures across the country, including Central Shaheed Minar and other key locations, to ensure a peaceful observance of International Mother Language Day 2025, according to a press release. A large number of RAB personnel have been stationed nationwide, particularly in Dhaka, to prevent any disruptions or […]

Youth Festival 2025 Concludes with Historic Women’s Participation

February 20, 2025

Bangladesh’s Youth Festival 2025 concluded on Wednesday with an unprecedented level of women’s participation, marking a milestone in the nation’s sports and cultural landscape. The month-long festival, themed “Let’s Change the Country, Let’s Change the World,” saw millions of young women actively engage in various competitions across the country. For the first time in Bangladesh’s […]

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