After Two Terminals, Push Begins to Appoint a Foreign Operator for NCT
Bangladesh has signed two major agreements with APM Terminals and Medlog to build and operate the Laldia and Pangaon terminals despite ongoing protests and criticism. The deals involve long-term PPP investments worth hundreds of millions of dollars and have raised concerns over foreign involvement in Chattogram Port operations.
Sajeeb Wazed: Sheikh Hasina’s Death Verdict Is “Revenge, Not Justice”
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has strongly condemned the death sentence handed to his mother by the International Crimes Tribunal, describing it as “a calculated act of revenge, not justice.” He argued that the ruling reflects a collapse of due process and the rule of law under the interim administration.
Dhaka Sees an Average of 20 Murders Per Month: Police
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reported that 198 murders took place in Dhaka in the past 10 months of the current year, averaging nearly 20 homicides per month.
Interim Government Criticized for Secret Long-Term Deals Amid Neglect of Election Priorities
Instead of focusing on election-related matters, the government is showing interest only in long-term agreements—something that does not fall within its jurisdiction.
Policy Approval Granted for Permanent Infrastructure Development for Rohingyas
The government has given policy approval to construct permanent infrastructure for forcibly displaced Rohingyas with financial assistance from the World Bank and the Government of Bangladesh. The project will be implemented through direct procurement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Advisor’s APS Arrives to Take Recruitment Exam in Government Vehicle
An assistant private secretary (APS) to an advisor of the interim government arrived in a government vehicle to take part in the recruitment examination for the lecturer post at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). His name is Ashiqur Rahman. He is employed as the APS to the Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Weak Policies of Yunus Government Put Bangladesh Economy at Serious Risk
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sharp warning that Bangladesh is now facing major macro-financial risks due to the weak revenue collection of the incumbent interim government, an inefficient financial sector, and persistently high inflation.
Awami League Calls for Nationwide Shutdown on 16–17 November
The Awami League has announced a nationwide shutdown on 16–17 November following what it called the “successful lockdown” on 13 November. The program was declared to demand the resignation of interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, an end to the “farcical trial,” and the restoration of democracy. The announcement has raised concerns about unrest, security risks, and a potential paralysis of public life across the country.
Dhaka Falls Silent as Awami League’s ‘Lockdown’ Brings Tight Security and Empty Streets
On Thursday (November 13), silence and emptiness were observed in the capital Dhaka and across several parts of the country surrounding the “Dhaka Lockdown” program called by the Awami League. On Wednesday, there was reduced traffic pressure on the roads, limited attendance in offices, courts, and educational institutions, while law enforcement agencies remained on high alert everywhere.
Armed Forces’ Special Magistracy Powers Extended by Another Three and a Half Months
The interim government has extended the tenure of commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces as Special Executive Magistrates for an additional three and a half months. This decision was announced on Tuesday (November 11) through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.