The interim government has clarified its position regarding requests made to Google for content removal. On Friday, 28 November, a lengthy statement was published on the Facebook page of the Chief Adviser’s office, explaining the matter in detail. The government assured citizens that it has not requested any platform to remove news articles, social media […]

In Brahmanbaria, the family of former student leader Saddam Hossain, 35, staged a protest at the district police station with his body on Friday evening, demanding that a case be filed following his fatal shooting. The demonstration began at around 5:45 pm and continued until 10 pm, when authorities finally accepted a formal complaint. Earlier […]

The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has strongly criticised controversial remarks made by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shahjahan Chowdhury, in which he suggested that the administration should be brought under political control during elections. Chowdhury allegedly stated that officials should act according to political directives—arresting, filing cases, and even arranging protocol for political leaders, with police following […]

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep frustration and anger after the government granted final approval to the amended Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Ordinance while excluding the recommended “Selection and Review Committee”, a provision viewed as strategically significant for ensuring accountability within the ACC. By keeping the ACC largely outside an effective oversight mechanism, TIB questions […]

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia remains under intensive treatment at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after developing infections in both her lungs and heart. The veteran political leader, described by doctors as being in a critical condition, has drawn a steady stream of BNP leaders and activists […]