Category: Bangladesh

Protesters from the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir march with banners in Dhaka as police intervene.

Police Use Tear Gas, Batons to Disperse Hizb ut-Tahrir Procession in Dhaka

March 7, 2025

Police used batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to disperse a march organized by the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir in Dhaka’s Baitul Mukarram area this afternoon. Several members of the outfit were detained at the scene, according to reports. Around 1,000 Hizb ut-Tahrir activists gathered for the demonstration, part of their “March for Khilafat” program, […]

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 rankings showing Bangladesh at 35th place with a score of 3.03.

Bangladesh Ranks Safer Than India, Pakistan, and US in Global Terrorism Index 2025

March 6, 2025

Bangladesh has outperformed Pakistan, India, and even the United States in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, reflecting a continued improvement in the country’s security landscape. With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh now ranks 35th, moving up from its 32nd position in 2024. The latest GTI report, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and […]

Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during an interview.

“They Have to Decide”: Chief Adviser on Awami League’s Election Future

March 6, 2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s next general elections will take place between December 2025 and March 2026, depending on how quickly his interim government can implement necessary reforms. “If reforms can be done as quickly as we wish, then December would be the time that we would hold elections. If […]

Sheik Moinuddin appointed special assistant to Chief Adviser

US-based infrastructure expert to oversee Road Transport and Bridges Ministry

March 5, 2025

The interim government has appointed Sheik Moinuddin as a special assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, granting him authority over the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, according to a Cabinet Division notification issued today (March 5). Moinuddin, a seasoned public infrastructure expert, currently serves as the chief of safety and operations at the California […]

CNG filling station closing hours during Ramadan in Dhaka

Dhaka’s CNG Filling Stations to remain closed 2:30PM-7:00PM During Ramadan

March 5, 2025

All CNG filling stations in Dhaka will remain closed daily from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM throughout Ramadan. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources issued a directive to Petrobangla today (March 5), instructing authorities to implement the closure and ensure compliance. The revised timing is designed to meet the increased gas demand for […]

CR Abrar Interim Government of Bangladesh

CR Abrar Joins Interim Government as Adviser

March 5, 2025

CR Abrar, a former professor at Dhaka University, was sworn in today (March 5) as an adviser to the interim government, expanding the advisory council to 23 members. President Mohammed Shahbuddin administered the oath at Bangabhaban around 11:00 AM. According to Shafiqul Alam, the chief adviser’s press secretary, Abrar is expected to take charge of […]

Interim Government to Appoint New Adviser

March 4, 2025

Professor Dr. M Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Education, is set to be sworn in as an adviser to the interim government. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at Bangabhaban on Wednesday, March 5, according to sources. Dr. Aminul Islam brings a strong academic background to his new role. He previously served […]

Uprising Aftermath: Human Rights Violations in 11,348 Incidents

February 28, 2025

A staggering 11,348 individuals were victims of human rights violations, including murders, injuries, torture, and attacks on minority communities, in July and August 2024, according to a report by the Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation. The study, based on interviews with key informants, focus group discussions, and surveys conducted with 12,434 people, paints a grim picture of […]

Additional IGP and 82 Officers Transferred to OSD

February 26, 2025

In a major administrative shake-up, Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Alim Mahmud, along with 82 other police officers, has been made Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The decision was announced through three separate notifications issued by the home ministry on Tuesday. However, no official reason was provided for the move. Breakdown of the […]

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 […]

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Category: Bangladesh

Police Use Tear Gas, Batons to Disperse Hizb ut-Tahrir Procession in Dhaka

Bangladesh Ranks Safer Than India, Pakistan, and US in Global Terrorism Index 2025

“They Have to Decide”: Chief Adviser on Awami League’s Election Future

US-based infrastructure expert to oversee Road Transport and Bridges Ministry

Dhaka’s CNG Filling Stations to remain closed 2:30PM-7:00PM During Ramadan

CR Abrar Joins Interim Government as Adviser

Interim Government to Appoint New Adviser

Uprising Aftermath: Human Rights Violations in 11,348 Incidents

Additional IGP and 82 Officers Transferred to OSD

SC Clears Way for Channel 1 to Resume Operations

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