CPJ Calls on Tareq Rahman to Fulfill Election Promise and End Media Repression in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought cooperation of newspaper editors for the government’s ongoing move to formulate a policy for independent media and journalists.

The Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat has cautioned the public about a counterfeit Demi-Official (D.O.) letter purportedly issued in the Deputy Speaker's name.

A delegation of the Election Commission will meet Acting Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad tomorrow to discuss preparations for the upcoming presidential election.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister, confirms the presidential election will occur as scheduled.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a crucial meeting to discuss the replacement of the Jatiya Sangsad's (JS) existing sound system with a state-of-the-art alternative.

A case has been filed against 114 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its associate bodies in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, for allegedly planning acts of sabotage.

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anne cautioned the party against adopting the politicisation and abuse of power seen during the Awami League's 17-year rule.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has urged the leaders and activists of the BNP to maintain unity in the upcoming local government elections.

Law Minister Advocate Md Asaduzzaman emphasized the need for collaboration among judiciary, legal professionals, and state institutions to establish an accountable state system and uphold the rule of law.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will visit Rangpur and Thakurgaon on July 27 and 28.

Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlighted Bangladesh's inclusive foreign policy approach during a seminar at North South University.

Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal will attend the National SDG Localization Campaign as chief guest.

Bangladesh experienced a significant rise in remittance inflows, marking a 26.1 percent increase to $2.44 billion in the first 26 days of July.

A national seminar on air power and national security was held at the Bangladesh Centre for Air and Space Power Studies (BCASPS).

KDA Chairman Advocate SM Shafiqul Alam Mona emphasizes the importance of greenery and open spaces in urban planning.

A young man was shot dead and another critically injured in two separate attacks in Khulna city today.

The Bangladesh government has appointed Umme Marufa as the First Secretary (Press) at the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India.

Flooding from heavy monsoon rains has forced residents in eastern Pakistan to flee their homes by boat.

Social Welfare Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain assures no underprivileged person will be deprived of medical treatment due to financial constraints under the BNP government.

Professor Akhtar Hossain has been appointed as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor (Pro-VC) of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) after a 12-year vacancy.

A tree plantation program in Rajshahi distributed fruit and forest tree saplings to students, emphasizing environmental conservation.

The Directorate of Technical Education has mandated institutions to convert unused land into playgrounds.

Bangladesh leg-spinning all-rounder Aminul Islam Biplob is determined to establish himself as a genuine all-rounder after being recalled to the Bangladesh Emerging squad for the upcoming tri-nation series in South Africa.

The government has appointed Dr. Mahbub Ullah, a distinguished educationist and former Dhaka University professor, as national professor for a five-year term.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stressed that ensuring food security must go hand in hand with environmentally sustainable agriculture and strengthened climate resilience.

The Department of Narcotics Control arrested two women with four kilograms of smuggled ganja in Rangpur.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Brazil in opposing external interference during a call with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

A major drug bust in Khulna District results in the arrest of a suspected dealer and the seizure of thousands of Yaba tablets.

Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 81 off 49 balls helped India complete a Twenty20 series sweep against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh has the potential to earn over $200 million annually from recycling electronic waste, according to experts.