The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced on Thursday that it has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 0.5%, aligning with widespread expectations among economists. The decision comes amid evolving concerns regarding both international and domestic economic pressures. In its official statement, the BoJ highlighted that Japan’s economic growth is expected to decelerate due […]

The National Consensus Commission has officially decided to establish a 100-member Upper House through a Proportional Representation (PR) system. The announcement was made on Thursday, during the midday recess on Day 23 of the commission’s second phase of dialogue with political parties. The decision was declared by the Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, […]

The Bangladesh Army has publicly confirmed that it has not received any directives from the government to prepare for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections, expected to be held between February and April of next year. This statement was delivered during a press briefing on Wednesday, 30 July, by Colonel Staff Shafiqul Islam, Director of […]

Amir Khasru Criticises Government for Economic Paralysis and Autocratic Control Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a Standing Committee Member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has strongly criticised the present ruling regime, stating that it neither works in the interest of the people nor of the business community. Speaking as the chief guest at a discussion […]

Mirza Fakhrul Stresses Sovereignty of the People at Press Club Event At a discussion held on Thursday, 31 July, to mark the first anniversary of the July-August Uprising, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir declared that power must be returned to those who possess real ownership and strength, referring directly to the people of […]

Explosive Testimony by Former IGP in Court A recent testimony by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, given before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka, has unveiled a range of sensitive and controversial issues. These include suppression of anti-government protests, enforced disappearances, secret detention centres, and the infamous “midnight voting” during […]

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Munna, alias ‘Pichchi Munna’, the prime accused in the murder of Fazle Rabbi Sumon in Rayerbazar, Dhaka. He was detained on Wednesday from the Islambagh area of Chawkbazar in the capital. The details of the arrest were shared during a press briefing held on Thursday (31 July) at […]

  A Dhaka court has rejected the bail petition of former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque in a murder case involving the death of Jubo Dal activist Abdul Kaiyum Ahad during an anti-discrimination student protest in the capital’s Jatrabari area. On Thursday (31 July), following a hearing, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Masum Mia passed the order. […]

The National Consensus Commission has proposed that the President of Bangladesh be granted direct authority to appoint the heads of the three armed forces and the two principal intelligence agencies — a shift that would significantly enhance the executive powers of the presidency in national security and institutional governance. Proposed Constitutional Amendment The recommendation involves […]

A Dhaka court has issued a temporary injunction preventing GM Quader, Chairman of the Jatiya Party (JaPa), from engaging in any party-related organisational activities. The decision follows a legal petition filed by ten former senior leaders of the party, including recently removed Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu. The order was passed by Judge Md Nurul […]