The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association (BJSA) has raised serious concerns over the state of judicial independence in the country, pointing to political interference, recruitment and promotion disparities, budget constraints, and continued reliance on the executive branch. The association has strongly urged for the complete separation of the judiciary from the executive and the establishment of […]

Economic Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed expressed grave concerns about the state of governance and institutional efficiency in Bangladesh, remarking that the system has been so deeply compromised that it now requires both persuasion and reprimand to get anything done. “There are hardly any functional institutions left,” he said. “Legal procedures have been blatantly violated, systems […]

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has acknowledged that not all weapons looted during the recent mass uprising—alongside other illegal arms—have been recovered yet. However, he expressed optimism that a significant number of these weapons will be retrieved before the upcoming national elections. He made these remarks on Saturday (26 July), […]

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 50,000 Yaba tablets from two women in Cox’s Bazar, including one resident of a Rohingya refugee camp. The contraband was recovered on Friday night (25 July) from a joint forces checkpoint located in Morichya, along the Cox’s Bazar–Teknaf regional road. According to BGB officials, the two women had […]

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has undertaken steps to reconstitute the Information Commission, with an official notification expected to be issued imminently. In a press release issued on Saturday, 26 July, the ministry stated that, under the Right to Information Act, 2009, the formation of the commission is now underway. The process involves appointing […]

The Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) is currently implementing a wide range of development initiatives focused on enhancing infrastructure and improving living standards across Rajshahi city. These efforts encompass road construction and expansion, the development of residential zones, and the beautification of public spaces. These projects are being executed in collaboration with key organisations including the […]

Maritime ports across Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been directed to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 3, as per the latest maritime warning bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). In addition, all fishing boats and trawlers currently operating over the North Bay have been strongly advised to remain in safe shelter […]