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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...
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...
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...
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...
BNP holds talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, 12-Party Alliance on election reforms
BNP held two separate meetings on Friday with leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and the 12-party alliance to discuss the countrys current political climate and coordinate efforts for the timely holding of the next election, with necessary reforms, reports UNB. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a...
“Mass killings must be addressed as top priority in legal proceedings”
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has called for the prosecution of every instance of mass killing in the country, stressing that justice should be the governments top priority. He made the statement during a public gathering at a conference organized by the district...
Govt wants to lay foundation of radical reforms to state structure: Nahid
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Thursday said they wanted to lay the foundation of drastic reform in the state structure to eliminate the fascism from the country forever. We want to lay the foundation of radical reforms to the state structure for complete elimination of...
Proposed Revenue Commission to enhance NBR's tax efficiency
A high-level advisory panel has recommended establishing a dedicated commission to enhance the National Board of Revenues (NBR) capacity for tax administration and revenue collection through well-founded policies, reports UNB. The proposed Revenue Commission aims to develop revenue policies...
EU backs transparent, inclusive, credible election reforms in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to continuing their collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues to build partnership, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Bangladesh and the EU. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser...
"Electoral reforms must be completed by October for December election"
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin stated that the reform of electoral laws and rules and other necessary works must be completed by October next to hold the 13th parliamentary election in December next, reports UNB. To conduct the election in December, I have to be fully prepared with...
BNP focuses entirely on elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political entities, has centered its agenda exclusively on elections. The party is vocal about the urgent need for National Parliament elections and is actively consolidating its organizational strength. By aligning with like-minded...
Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) of pressuring the judiciary after Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of rigging public tenders. Speaking in Konya on Friday, Erdogan condemned the CHP for defending Akpolat, asserting...
Police reforms aim to ensure neutrality, says IGP
Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to free the countrys police force from political influence during his address as the chief guest at the closing parade of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI)-2023 batch. The parade was held at the Bangladesh...
IMF predicts steady global growth, disinflation for 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects steady global economic growth and ongoing disinflation in 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed ahead of the updated World Economic Outlook release on January 17, reports Reuters. Georgieva highlighted that the U.S. economy is...
Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector
The Telecommunications sector of Bangladesh is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles that demand immediate attention. The sector faces numerous obstacles deterring investment, according to industry experts, the challenges include fragmented licensing frameworks, restrictive regulations,...
Education adviser to create list of obstructors in textbook printing
Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud shed light on the obstacles faced in publishing and distributing free textbooks at the launch of an online textbook platform and the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) program on Wednesday at the International Mother Language Institute. Dr. Mahmud...