Opposition walks out over NHRC bill, alleges unequal rules for rights violations

Shafiqur Rahman says proposed law gives state forces different treatment; law minister insists bill is stronger
6 September 2026

HC orders govt to clear dues of retired union parishad secretaries within 60 days

Petitioners had claimed around Tk 20 crore in unpaid gratuity and festival allowances
6 September 2026

Bangladesh’s per capita debt now Tk 1.29 lakh: Finance minister

Govt plans higher revenue collection, tighter spending and disciplined borrowing to reduce debt burden, he tells parliament
6 September 2026

VAT makes up 38% of Bangladesh’s total tax revenue: Finance minister

27,401 new organisations registered for VAT in 6 months as measures against evasion intensify, he tells parliament
6 September 2026

Janata Bank holds over half of Tk 147,776cr defaulted loans at 6 state banks: Finance minister

Bank’s non-performing loans stood at Tk 75,396.67 crore as of June 30, he tells parliament
6 September 2026

Over 2,500kg gold seized from smugglers between 2010 and 2024: Finance minister

Amir Khosru tells parliament 377.39kg of silver was also confiscated during the period
6 September 2026

Jamaat should take criticism against govt to parliament, not streets: Rizvi

BNP leader says Jamaat’s criticism should be backed by alternative proposals
6 September 2026

PM directs stronger dengue prevention drives nationwide

He directed the authorities concerned to work in coordination, saying prevention should receive the highest priority in tackling dengue
6 September 2026

PM urges collective efforts to ensure pollution-free rivers, liveable environment

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged everyone to play a responsible role from their respective positions to ensure pollution-free rivers and a clean, liveable environment for future generations.
6 September 2026

Standing committee chairmanship row grips parliament for third day

Exchange between Shafiqur Rahman and Salahuddin Ahmed comes as parliament forms the Textiles and Jute Ministry standing committee
3 September 2026

‘We are very disheartened’: Deputy speaker flags delay in bill submission

MPs are being denied adequate time to review bills before they are sent to parliamentary committees, says Kayser Kamal
3 September 2026

Bill to abolish Rab, create SRB placed as Nahid, Shafiqur demand broader discussion

Home minister defends proposed SRB, saying the new unit would have stronger accountability and disciplinary safeguards
3 September 2026

‘I have returned to the people’: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament

Returning after months of treatment abroad, the BNP lawmaker seeks prayers for strength to serve his constituency and the country
3 September 2026

ICT allows Farzana Rupa’s children to visit her in prison cell

Rupa is facing trial with 40 others over alleged atrocities during the May 2013 Hefazat crackdown
3 September 2026

ICT verdict in Obaidul Quader case likely next week

Tribunal kept the case for judgement after both sides completed their final arguments on August 17
3 September 2026

Tarique Rahman attends Janmashtami programme in Dhaka

The event brought together Hindu community leaders, priests, sebaits and other prominent citizens from across the country
3 September 2026
2 September 2026

DU law professor Nazmuzzaman Bhuian appointed PSC chairman

Gazette notification confirms presidential appointment
2 September 2026

From 1973 to 2026: Bangladesh’s nine national pay scales at a glance

Minimum basic salary climbs from Tk 130 to Tk 20,000 as maximum reaches Tk 156,000
1 September 2026