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From executive control to judicial self-rule

Farrukh Khosru:

The independence of the judiciary in Bangladesh has long been regarded as a constitutional promise repeatedly deferred. Although the Constitution of 1972 clearly enshrines judicial autonomy — particularly through Articles 22, 94(4), 109, and 116A — the practical realisation of this ideal has historically been impeded by entrenched executive dominance.

The struggle for judicial independence, therefore, has unfolded across decades of constitutional amendments, judicial activism, bure...

CA visits Evercare Hospital to inquire about Khaleda’s health

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus visited Evercare Hospital in the city this evening to inquire about the health condition of three-time former Prime Minister, the wife of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

The Chief Adviser reached the hospital shortly after 7 pm, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
Upon his arrival, Prof Yunus was received by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Begum Khal...

Khaleda Zia declared VVIP

The interim government today decided to declare three-time former Prime Minister, wife of a former President and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia a VVIP, considering her smooth treatment in the hospital, security, travel privileges, and high status.
The decision came at a special meeting of the Council of Advisers at the State Guest House Jamuna here with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
"The meeting decided to declare Begum Khaleda Zia a Very Very Importa...

Bangladesh to integrate AI into key sectors of economy

Bangladesh has taken a significant step in its pursuit of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into key sectors of its economy with the release of a readiness assessment report.

In an official disclosure, Bangladesh marks the first comprehensive attempt to roll out a blueprint for AI adoption. The readiness assessment report, a collaboration among the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), and Bangladesh, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s preparedness for AI.

Pricing distortions undermine debt market

A new diagnostic published last week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank has urged Bangladesh to undertake a series of urgent and comprehensive reforms to strengthen its local currency bond market (LCBM), warning that persistent structural weaknesses continue to limit the country’s capacity to mobilise stable domestic financing.

The high-level technical assistance report, Ban...

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