- Iran slams US strikes on Yemen
- Mobile surveillance tech used in enforced disappearances under past regime
- Dengue claims two more lives in 24 hrs
- Sarjis Alam warns of strike by Citizen's Committee in solidarity with doctors
- Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs after CEO's resignation
- Bangladesh receives $200cr remittance in 21 days of Dec
- ‘EC will decide who are eligible for contest in polls’
- Bangladesh receives $900m World Bank financing
- 40 receive certificates after completing training at Bashundhara Language and Skill Center
- ‘Joint drives will be strengthened against hill cutting, air pollution, and banned polythene’
- Syrian youth will resist incoming government, hopes Khamenei
- Inquilab Mancha issues 7-day ultimatum to interim govt over 3 point-demands including AL ban
- Inqilab Mancha blocks Kakrail intersection, demands action against Awami League
- Bangladesh urges Myanmar to resolve border issue
- Russia hit with 9/11 style attack on high-rise buildings
- Minimal wage structure in media should be introduced: Press Secy
- Berlin must be ready to respond to Russian hybrid attacks: German Defence Minister
- Shuvosangho empowers 20 underprivileged women in Boalkhali with sewing machines
- Govt renames Bangabandhu Rail Bridge
- Reform Commission to hold talks with the Administrative Association
‘EC will decide who are eligible for contest in polls’
The Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumder stated that the Election Commission (EC) will determine who is eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. He clarified that the commissions role is to propose reforms to the electoral system, not to decide individual...
Reform Commission to hold talks with the Administrative Association
Public Administration Secretary Mokhlesur Rahman said that a discussion will be held between the Public Administration Reform Commission and the Bangladesh Administrative Service Association this week before the final recommendations of the reform commission. He hoped there would be no more...
Debate heat up over reform in administration
Theres unrest visible in the administration as the tension arisen among the officers of all phases of the administration over the proposal of the Public Administration Reform Commission. The officers and employees already began to show their discontent and initiate protest. Bangladesh...
Anti-discrimination Students’ Movement rejects Badiul Alam's statement
The Anti-Discrimination Students Movement clearly rejected the statement of the Election Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam as he said theres no barrier for Awami League to participate in the elections. They said, Awami League is a group responsible for several genocides in Bangladesh. In...
AL’s participation in elections is not being restricted: Badiul Alam
No obstacles are being created or theres no barrier from the Election Reform Commission regarding the participation of Awami League (AL) in the upcoming national elections, said Badiul Alam Majumder, the head of the Election Reform Commission. He said this in response to questions from...
Preparations are underway
The newly appointed Election Commission (EC) is silently carrying out preparatory work for the 13th National Parliament Elections after taking charge. The EC will make final move on electoral reforms after reviewing the reform commissions reports by January. The concerned committee will take...
Constitutional Reform Commission meets Chief Justice
Members of the Constitutional Reform Commission, led by its chairman Prof. Ali Riaz, met Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Wednesday. The Chief Justice and commission members discussed ways to ensure the judicial process remains free from interference and to make justice more accessible to the...
Law enforcers must disclose identity during raid: PRC
Eighty seven percent respondents in a survey has opined introducing emergency call service to get ensured about the identity of the members of law enforcement agencies going for any drive, arrest or search without any court warrant, reports BSS. Law enforcement agencies may conduct any drive...
Local Govt Reform Commission invites public feedback
The Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC) has called on the public to share opinions and recommendations as it officially begins operations at the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) building in Agargaon, Dhaka. In a press release signed by Chairman Dr. Tofayel Ahmed, the LGRC...
Those involved in past electoral crimes must be brought to book: Badiul Alam
Badiul Alam Majumdar, Chairman of the Election Reform Commission (ERC), stated on Wednesday that individuals proven to be involved in election-related crimes in previous elections must face justice. He told journalists after a meeting with the Election Commission at the Election Bhaban in...
71.5% support punishing police for excessive force: Survey
71.5% of people demand punishment for police members involved in excessive use of force to handle protest marches and suppress opposing views, reports UNB. A recent survey by the Police Reform Commission under the Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed the information on Tuesday. The findings...
Survey results on ‘The Police We Want’ published
The Police Reform Commission has released the results of its public opinion survey titled The Police We Want. The findings are now accessible on the commissions official website at www.prc.mhapsd.gov.bd, according to a media release on Tuesday. The release highlights the growing demand for...
Judiciary Reform Commission holds meeting with stakeholders
The Judiciary Reform Commission organized a consultation meeting as part of stakeholder engagement at a city hotel on Sunday. Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman, Head of the Commission and former Associate Justice, Appellate Division presided over the meeting. Justice Md Emdadul Haque,...
Electoral offenders in last 3 polls should be punished: Dr Badiul Alam
Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majudar on Friday said the perpetrators of offence committed in the last three general elections should be punished. Those who committed electoral crimes in the last three elections should be punished. The Election Commission (EC) committed...
Golden opportunity created to remove discriminations: Dr Badiul Alam
Head of the Electoral Reform Commission, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, on Wednesday said a golden opportunity was created to eliminate injustices and discriminations from society, reports UNB. A wonderful opportunity has been created for us to eliminate all the injustices and discriminations that...
Public Administration Reform Commission holds meeting with field administration
The Public Administration Reform Commission held a view-sharing meeting with the upazila level government and non-government officers and employees here on Wednesday as part of its routine meeting across the country. With Commission Chief Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury in the chair, Members Dr Mukhles...
Adviser Nahid says Govt welcomes constructive criticism from media
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has urged the media and journalists to provide constructive criticism to help improve the governments performance. He emphasized that such feedback would be valuable for refining government policies during an exchange of views with leaders of the...
BNP submits 62 proposals including vice president, deputy PM positions
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has submitted 62 proposals to the Constitutional Reform Commission, which include recommendations to retain the posts of Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister. On Tuesday, a two-member BNP delegation, led by Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed,...
Local elections should precede 13th JS poll after needed reforms: Dr Tofail Ahmed
Dr Tofail Ahmed, a key member of the Electoral Reform Commission and a local government expert, has called for holding a cycle of local elections that can help to prime the new Election Commission for conducting the all-important 13th national election, through which the country will choose its...
Electing President through direct votes under consideration
Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumder said the issue of electing the countrys President through direct votes is under consideration following the recommendation. He came up with the observation while briefing journalists after attending a view-exchange meeting at the Election...
Judiciary Reform Commission seeks opinion on newly-launched website
The Judiciary Reform Commission (JRC) formed by the interim government has launched a website to get opinions from the stakeholders to bring necessary reformation in the judiciary. The website contains separate questions for collecting opinions from different sections of people or stakeholders,...
We’re reviewing election irregularities, plans punishment: Badiul Alam Majumder
Electoral Reform Commission (ERC) Chief Dr Badiul Alam Majumder on Thursday said they are reviewing the irregularities reported during the last three general elections held in 2014, 2018 and 2024 to recommend punishment for the responsible persons. Were reviewing election offences in the last...
Govt forms 10-member Women's Affairs Reform Commission
The government has formed a 10-member Womens Affairs Reform Commission with Shireen Parveen Haque, a founding member of Nari Paksha, as its chief. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification to this end on Sunday, reports BSS. Other members of the commission are: Maheen Sultan, senior...
Badiul Alam Majumdar seeks political consensus on EVM use
Chairman of the Election Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumdar has called for political consensus on the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), citing ongoing concerns over their reliability and potential for misuse. Speaking at a press briefing at the Election Commission headquarters on...
Electoral Reform Commission gets 500 recommendations
The Electoral Reform Commission has received more than 500 recommendations so far. In these recommendations, citizens have given their opinions on more than six issues. The deadline for giving recommendations or opinions will expire on November 15. However, the commission is mulling to extend the...
Steps being taken to ensure voting rights of expats: Commission Chief to Chief Adviser
The Election Reform Commission is taking appropriate steps to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates. Reform Commission Chief Dr Badiul Alam Majumder conveyed the progress to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at a meeting at the Chief Advisers office on Monday. The commission...
Perpetrators of July-August violence will be excluded from constitutional reform process: Prof Ali Riaz
Head of the Constitution Reform Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, on Sunday said individuals, organizations, institutions or parties who were actively involved in the killings during the July-August student uprising will not be included in the constitutional reform process. In a written address at...
Public Administration Reform Commission adds 3 new Members
The government has restructured the Public Administration Reform Commission by adding three new members, increasing the total number of members to 11. The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification to this end on Thursday. Headed by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, who is also serving as chairman...