Review of 133 Ordinances Nears Completion, Says Salahuddin Ahmed
The review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim government has reached its final stage, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday.
Violence Against Women and Rape Have Increased Since BNP Formed Government: Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Chief Whip of the Opposition, has claimed that incidents of violence against women and rape have increased across the country since the BNP formed the government.
Four Killed in Clash Between Two Groups in Narail
Four people, including a father and son, were killed in a clash between two groups over dominance in Narail Sadar.
BNP Office Empty After Forming Government!
After nearly two decades, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formed the government with a majority in parliament. But an unfamiliar scene is now visible at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan.
Debapriya Urges Review of Interim Government’s Foreign Agreements
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya has urged a review of the foreign agreements signed during the tenure of the interim government.
Money Taken ‘On the Basis of Mutual Understanding’ Is Not Extortion: Road Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam does not want to describe the money collected from various vehicles on the roads “based on mutual understanding” as extortion.
Convicted Bureaucrat Ismail Zabiullah Appointed Adviser with Ministerial Rank
A former secretary, Md. Ismail Zabiullah, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison in a case of illegal wealth accumulation, has been appointed as an adviser to the Prime Minister with the rank of full minister by the new government.
Tarique Rahman Forms 49-Member Cabinet After BNP Victory in 13th Parliamentary Election
Following the victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to form a 49-member cabinet comprising 25 ministers and 24 state ministers.
BNP’s Overwhelming Win: Should It Raise Alarm?
The landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th Parliamentary election raises serious questions about the legitimacy and future stability of Bangladesh’s democratic process.
Can Bangladesh Forge Better Relations with India Under Tarique Rahman’s Leadership?
After winning a landslide victory in Thursday’s general election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman has drawn a measuredly warm response from New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the 60‑year‑old BNP leader on his party’s historic triumph and reaffirmed India’s support for a democratic, progressive, and inclusive neighbor. He also expressed his hope to work closely to strengthen multifaceted ties between the two countries.