Government
Ensure bloggers’ security, Bangladesh rights body tells govt
Human Rights Forum (HRF), national coalition of 19 rights and development organisations, calls upon government to provide protection to bloggers and online writers who are at risk.
20 May 2015, 08:14 AM
Stop pornography in social media: HC
The High Court directs government to stop uploading and sending pornography by service providers through mobile phones and social media in seven days.
10 May 2015, 14:25 PM
Return Salahuddin to family: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia expresses deep concerns over the fate of missing BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed, and says the law enforcement agencies are yet to find out her party’s joint secretary general in spite of High Court directives.
10 May 2015, 13:32 PM
‘We will have true identity, finally’ (video)
It is the looming reality of implementation of the enclave swap that has triggered a wave of delight through the stranded Indian lands inside Bangladesh’s Panchagarh.
9 May 2015, 15:24 PM
Rajshahi city mayor suspended
Government sacks BNP-backed Rajshahi City Corporation Mayor Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul, officials say.
7 May 2015, 11:56 AM
SC affirms govt action on setting up Turag pillars
The Supreme Court affirms a government action on setting up pillars on the boundaries of Turag River at Mohammadpur in Dhaka after their demarcation.
6 May 2015, 13:32 PM
HC questions acceptance of charges against Moudud
The High Court questions the legality of a lower court order that accepted charges against former BNP minister Moudud Ahmed in a land related case.
4 May 2015, 11:45 AM
Bangladesh sends humanitarian assistance to Nepal
Bangladesh government is sending humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of the devastation caused in Nepal by a major earthquake.
25 April 2015, 16:18 PM
Govt allows leave for ethnic new year celebration
The government has decided to allow the public servants, who belong to ethnic minority groups, to take optional leave for two days to celebrate traditional festivals before and after the Pahela Baishakh.
13 April 2015, 13:34 PM
HC order on tracing Salahuddin Apr 15
The High Court sets April 15 for delivering verdict on a petition seeking an order on the government to locate “missing” BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed.
9 April 2015, 10:03 AM
Promotion spree in police admin too
Government promotes 134 police officials throughout different districts of the country a day after the biggest promotion spree in civil service.
7 April 2015, 11:01 AM
‘Nothing to do on Qawmi madrasas’
There is very little that can be done against Qawmi madrasas since they are not financially controlled by the government, says Finance Minister AMA Muhith.
7 April 2015, 10:58 AM
Khaleda ‘observing steps to create congenial atmosphere’
BNP chief Khaleda Zia is observing whether the government and Election Commission are working on creating a congenial atmosphere for all candidates in the upcoming city corporation elections.
30 March 2015, 16:20 PM
Failures in Cambodia RMG sector
Workers in Cambodia’s garment factories often experience discriminatory and exploitative labour conditions including dismissal by employer at will and poor government inspection and enforcement, making it difficult for the vast majority of whom are young women, to assert their rights
20 March 2015, 09:48 AM
HC rule on govt on definition of freedom fighters
High Court asks the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to determine the definition of freedom fighters before it finalises their list.
18 March 2015, 07:29 AM
8 named for Independence Award
The government today announced the names of eight eminent personalities for Independence Award-2015 in recognition of their glorious and outstanding contributions at the national level.
4 March 2015, 14:26 PM
Indian railways to get $137bn boost
India's government announces plans to invest $137bn (£88bn) in its ageing railway network over the next five years
26 February 2015, 13:29 PM
AAP govt cuts power tariff
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government announces a reduction in power tariff.
25 February 2015, 13:26 PM