Sajeeb Wazed Joy Rejects Charges, Says Family Targeted Politically
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, “A false case has been fabricated against us so that we cannot contest the election. The main purpose of these verdicts is to prevent my mother and any member of my family from participating in the election.”
Massive Administrative Shake-Up: 166 Upazilas Get New UNOs Ahead of National Election
Ahead of the upcoming thirteenth national parliamentary election, a major reshuffle has been made at the grassroots level of the administration. In a single day, the government has appointed new Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in 166 upazilas across the country. A notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Public Administration.
Bangladesh Faces Economic Risk Amid Surge in Non-Performing Loans
As of September, Bangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with an alarming Tk 6.45 lakh crore in non-performing loans (NPLs), posing a serious threat to the economy, slowing job creation, and ultimately transferring the cost of financial failure to the public.
High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World
The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
World Bank Report: 62 Million People in Bangladesh at Risk of Falling into Poverty
A new World Bank assessment states that nearly 62 million people in Bangladesh—about one-third of the total population—are at risk of falling back below the poverty line due to illness, natural disasters, or any sudden shock. The report titled “Poverty and Inequality Assessment 2025: Bangladesh” was released on Tuesday (25 November) at an event in the capital.
‘Plot Forgery’: Five British Lawyers Condemn Trial Process Against Tulip Siddiq
Ahead of the verdict in the fraud case against British MP Tulip Siddiq over plot allocations in the Purbachal New Town Project, five top lawyers in the United Kingdom have strongly criticised the trial process.
Pakistan Seeks to Buy 100,000 Tons of Rice for Shipment to Bangladesh
Pakistan’s Trading Corporation (TCP) has issued an international tender to purchase 100,000 tons of white rice for export to Bangladesh. The tender was published on Monday (24 November) by the Pakistani daily Dawn. It stated that long-grain “IRRI-6” grade rice will be purchased with the aim of supplying it to Bangladesh through the Karachi port. The deadline for submitting bids has been set for 28 November.
Indian Rice to Be Imported via Singapore, Says Government
The government has decided to import rice from India through a Singaporean supplier in order to keep the market “stable,” said Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
JP Complains to Commonwealth Chief Over Election Exclusion
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, representatives of the Jatiya Party held a meeting with the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson (SharlI Bachuyi), where they made several “complaints.”
Development Budget Set for Tk 30,000cr Cut
The interim government is preparing to downsize the current Annual Development Programme (ADP) by nearly 13 percent, equivalent to Tk 30,000 crore, due to its slow implementation progress, according to officials.