Hasina’s speeches: Govt urges media not to publish them, ICT chief prosecutor says no blanket ban

Information ministry cites court directives and the spirit of the July Uprising, while chief prosecutor says only remarks amounting to hate speech are restricted
4 August 2026

Draft law makes enforced disappearance convicts financially liable to victims’ families

The government would provide the money if the offender’s resources are insufficient
3 August 2026
2 August 2026

Govt plans to revive Dhaka waterways

May allow private water buses
2 August 2026

Govt to press ahead with constitutional reforms under July Charter: Law minister

Parliament to discuss referendum demand if raised, says Asaduzzaman
31 July 2026

Ninth pay scale yet to be finalised

Officials say further secretary-level meetings are needed before the plan can be placed before the Cabinet
30 July 2026

Acting president begins official duties at Bangabhaban

Receives first Guard of Honour and holds inaugural official engagements
28 July 2026

Presidential election: EC to meet acting Speaker tomorrow

Full commission, led by the CEC, to discuss preparations for the upcoming presidential poll
27 July 2026

PM reviews proposal for replacing Parliament’s sound system

During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made on various state-of-the-art sound systems currently used around the world as part of the plan to replace the existing system in Parliament
27 July 2026
26 July 2026

Armed forces will remain politically neutral, professional: Adviser Shamsul

Defence adviser says promotions will be based on merit; govt committed to justice and institutional reform
25 July 2026

Draft laws on enforced disappearance, human rights body to go to next cabinet meeting: Law minister

Bills to be placed before parliament if approved by the cabinet, says Asaduzzaman
25 July 2026

Govt announces hajj packages for 2027, cuts airfare by Tk 24,830

Lowest govt package set at Tk 5,05,648; standard private package costs Tk 5,13,648
22 July 2026

BGB, with support from locals, has prevented every illegal push-in attempt: Salahuddin

Home minister says India must submit names for nationality verification before any Bangladeshi citizen can be formally returned
20 July 2026

Rashed Khan appointed political assistant to PM

Former Gono Odhikar Parishad leader given Secretary status on contractual appointment
20 July 2026

No one will be left behind: PM assures ethnic communities

Tarique Rahman pledges an inclusive Bangladesh but says years of economic and institutional damage require phased solutions
16 July 2026

PM urges children to plant and care for trees under 'Green School' initiative

Nearly 194,000 saplings planted at over 64,000 government primary schools nationwide
15 July 2026

Government mulls halving admin officials' car perks

The government is considering halving the fuel and maintenance expenses for cars used by entitled officials as part of public expenditure cuts.
14 July 2026

PM to head national committee on Rohingya repatriation strategy

11-member committee will formulate a national strategy and coordinate implementation across agencies
13 July 2026

PM says BNP govt will not be deterred by obstacles in rebuilding Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman seeks public support to expand ‘Family Card’ programme and build an inclusive society
13 July 2026