- Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
- EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
- Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station
- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
- NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets
- Israeli strike near Gaza charity kitchen kills 30
- Microsoft fires employees after protest over Israel military AI contract
- Bangladesh Armed Forces extend aid in quake-hit Myanmar
- Israel does not want to clash with Turkiye in Syria: Netanyahu
- ‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
- Bangladeshi stars speak out against Gaza violence urge global awakening
- Former ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz arrested in murder case
- Bangladesh offers zero tariff on 100 more US goods
- Palestinian ambassador thanks Bangladeshis for protests
- No need to panic over suspension of export orders: Press Secretary
- Honey harvesting begins in Sundarbans' Satkhira range
- RMG workers protest in Gazipur demanding unpaid dues, Eid bonus
- Philippine envoy meets Chief Adviser
- Miraz shortlisted for best sportsperson of the year
- US citizens in Dhaka warned of travel risks
‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
The interim government is right to seek reforms in the countrys news and media sector plagued with numerous issues since the country gained independence. However, many of the proposals made by the reform commission are controversial and appear to be ill-intended. It is worth noting that the...
Parliament will reform the state
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to submit its response to the reform proposals put forward by the National Consensus Commission, asserting that the elected parliament will be responsible for reforming the state. The party plans to present its detailed feedback on Sunday,...
Govt to act on media reforms: CA
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the interim government will take steps to implement the Media Reform Commissions proposals without any delay. We want to implement the reform proposals that are immediately implementable. For that, I would like the Reform Commission to submit...
Media reform commission submits report
The Media Reform Commission on Saturday submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, reports UNB. The commission handed over the report to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna. Senior journalist Kamal Ahmed, who is heading the Media Reform Commission, also had...
Qatar extends full support to Bangladesh's reform agenda
Qatar has extended its full support to the reform agenda of Bangladeshs Interim Government, the Ambassador of the oil-rich Gulf kingdom of Qatar Seraya Ali Al-Qahtani said on Tuesday. Ambassador Al-Qahtani called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here,...
Election dialogues in August-September
The Election Commission (EC) is ramping up preparations for the 13th National Parliament elections, set for December. The election schedule may be announced in October. Ahead of that, the EC plans to hold dialogues with political parties in August-September after completing preliminary work in...
NBR to digitise operations under master plan
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a master plan to digitise its operations, aiming to provide efficient digital tax services to all taxpayers. In the future, all NBR activities will be conducted through a digital platform. We will digitise everything. A master plan is in progress,...
Dhaka Central University to be established with 7 colleges
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalized plans to establish Dhaka Central University, set to incorporate seven government colleges from the capital. This decision follows a meeting with a delegation of 32 students at the UGC building in Agargaon on Sunday. In February 2017, these...
Stability cannot be achieved amid racial- religious clashes, says Ibrahim Anwar
Malaysia prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that no country can achieve development and stability if it is constantly plagued by racial and religious conflicts. He emphasised that sustained harmony is essential for national progress and that persistent divisions would hinder growth...
NCC places 120 points before political parties
The interim government wants opinion of political parties on some 120 points, aiming at building national consensus. In the meantime, the National Consensus Commission (NCC) has issued letter to 34 political parties to clear their stance on these things. These 120 points were determined based on...
Constitutional reform commission emphasizes on seven objectives
The Constitutional Reform Commission has emphasized on seven main objectives to establish an effective democracy, ensuring fundamental human rights and accountability, reports BSS. The commission puts its focus on these things while recommending for constitutional amelioration. The seven...
Nahid urges to form consensus on justice, reforms before polls
National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Md. Nahid Islam on Monday urged the political parties to form a consensus on justice and reforms before elections. I want to tell political parties, do not do politics of delaying justice and reforms. Form a consensus on justice and reforms, we will make...
EU supports interim govt’s reform ambition: Hadja Lahbib
EU commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management Hadja Lahbib on Monday said the European Union is with the people of Bangladesh in supporting the reform ambitions of the interim government. I am with you and the European Union is with you in supporting the reform ambitions of...
DUCSU reforms and code of conduct drafts ready as roadmap to be announced in March
A draft of the reform issues has been prepared based on the initial draft of the code of conduct of Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU) and the proposals of students and student-organizations. The university administration has said that the roadmap for the elections may be announced...
‘Economic resilience not improved in the past 1.5 decades’
Dr Selim Raihan, economics professor at the University of Dhaka and executive director of SANEM, stressed the need to reassess Bangladeshs economic resilience in light of evolving national and global dynamics. He said that contrary to common belief, the apparent economic and political stability...
PRC proposes allowing NHRC to investigate allegations against agencies
The Police Reform Commission (PRC) has recommended granting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) direct authority to investigate allegations of human rights violations by law enforcement agencies, reports BSS. According to the Commissions recommendations, if an allegation of human rights...
Tenures of five reform commissions extended until March 31
The tenures of five reform commissions, formed separately from the six that have already submitted their reports, have been extended until March 31. These include the Womens Affairs Reform Commission, the Labour Reform Commission, the Local Government Reform Commission, the Media Reform...
Jamaat seeks polls after consensus on reformations
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday advocated for holding the national election in the country once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reformations. Following a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the Foreign Service...
Turkish diplomat calls for UN Security Council reform
Reform must begin with the United Nations Security Council to create a fairer world, a Turkish diplomat argued Thursday at a forum in Switzerland; reads a Daily Sabah report. Diplomats, journalists, and academics gathered in Bern for the Stratcom Public Forum: A Fairer World is Possible...
Constitutional reforms possible before elections: Ali Riaz
The head of the Constitutional Reforms Commission, Dr. Ali Riaz, has commented that it is possible to amend several aspects of the constitution before the elections. He said this at a press briefing of the Constitutional Reform Commission organized at the LD Hall of the National Parliament...
Commission recommends written agreement in determining lawyer’s fee
The Judicial Reform Commission report recommends that a written agreement be in place to ensure transparency in determining lawyer fees. According to the agreement, a receipt must be given to the client for each fee payment. The receipt must include the amount of the fee, the date of payment,...
UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later
The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...
World Bank renews support for Bangladesh reformations
World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser on Tuesday reiterated the global lenders pledge to support the reform agendas of Bangladeshs interim government led by Dr Mohammad Yunus. Raiser came up with pledge when he called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in...
Committee formed to produce documentary on BNP’s 31-point reform plan
A six-member committee has been formed under the Zia Parishad to produce a Gambhira-style documentary on BNPs 31-point state reform plan. BNP Media Cell Member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter recently. He stated that as per the decision of the Zia Parishads Standing Committee,...
‘Discussions with political parties on reforms to start in mid-February
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul said, Six reform commissions have submitted their final reports. They have proposed reforms in three time frames: Immediate, medium-term and long-term reforms. We want to move into the election process as soon as the basic reforms are...
Full reports of 6 reform commissions to be published on Feb 8: Asif Nazrul
Asif Nazrul, the law advisor to the interim government, said the full report of the six reform commissions will be published on February 8. The law advisor informed it at a regular briefing organized by the chief advisors press wing at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road in the capital on...
Commission made over 100 recommendations for public admin reform
The Public Administration Reform Commission chief said it has made over 100 feasible recommendations. The commissions report will be submitted to the Chief Adviser around 12:30 pm on Wednesday, said Abdul Muyeed while talking to reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday. Our report was...
Political will essential for market control: Sarjis
Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, stated that market control is impossible without the honest will of major political parties. Speaking at a policy conference on Reasonable Food Prices: Search for a Market Surveillance Strategy at Hotel Sonargaon on Sunday, he...