Rights agenda gains ground ahead of polls
Bangladesh is entering a critical electoral period ahead of its national elections scheduled for February 2026, with human rights organisations calling on political parties and institutions to consolidate recent reforms and strengthen protections to ensure a credible and inclusive democratic process.
In a briefing published on Saturday, Amnesty International outlined a range of human rights priorities that it said should form part of the national agenda before, during and after the polls. The organisation stressed that safeguarding civil liberties and accountability would be essential to sustaining public confidence in the election environment and democratic institutions
Eminent citizens recall Khaleda Zia as leader of people
A citizens' condolence gathering in memory of three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been organised in the city.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is present at this civic gathering at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building with his family, including wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, and late brother Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Sharmila Rahman. This pre-scheduled condolence meeting commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran at 3:05 PM on Saturday, following Tarique Rahman's arrival at the venue. The eulogy was presented by Saleh Uddin, Executive Editor of the daily Ittefaq.Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar wanted to erase the Rohingya people through its use of "genocidal policies, The Gambia's foreign minister Dawda Jallow has told the UN's top court.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a landmark case brought by the Muslim majority of a West African nation in 2019, which accuses Myanmar of deliberately trying to destroy the minority Muslim population. Myanmar has previously denied the allegations.
Michigan street renamed after Khaleda Zia
A street in the US state of Michigan has been renamed in honour of late Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The Hamtramck City Council has approved a proposal to rename a section of Carpenter Street, between Joseph Campau Avenue and Conant Street, in recognition of Khaleda Zia.
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Additional Police Commissioner of the Detective Branch (DB), Shafiqul Islam, disclosed at a press briefing at the Media Centre of Dh...
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Ganges waters talk may turn murky over politics, UN pact
Bangladesh and India have begun the process to renew a landmark agreement on sharing the waters of the Ganges, as analysts warn political disputes and uncertainty over Dhaka’s general election could complicate talks between the two neighbours.
Officials from both sides have started joint measurements of water levels in the Ganges, or Padma as the river is known in Bangladesh, as part of preparations to renew the agreement signed in 1996 and due to expire in December this year, according to Indian media reports, citing officials.
Awami vendetta behind Hadi murder
The police today submitted the charge-sheet accusing 17 individuals in the murder case of Inqilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi, 25 days after the gruesome killing.
Among those named in the charge-sheet are former councillor of Ward No. 6 of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and organising secretary of Dhaka City North Jubo League, Taijul Islam Chowdhury Bappi and Faisal Karim Masud.Additional Police Commissioner of the Detective Branch (DB), Shafiqul Islam, disclosed at a press briefing at the Media Centre of Dh...
