Citing that Bangladesh is facing a deep and complex crisis in overseas employment due to entrenched broker syndicates, document forgery and systemic failures, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today put emphasis on building a broker and fraudulence free system in sending workers abroad. “Overseas migration has become dangerously entwined with brokers and fraud. Until we are free from this, there is no reason to believe that meaningful progress has been made,” he said. Highlighting different initiatives of the government to resolve the deep-rooted migration challenges, the Chief Adviser said, “Despite sincere efforts by the government, the scale of results we…
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Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said Dhaka does not seek advice from India on Bangladesh’s election process, calling New Delhi’s recent comments unacceptable while reaffirming the interim government’s commitment to holding a free, fair and credible national election. “We do not want advice from our neighbours on how elections in Bangladesh should be held,” he said while responding to journalists’ questions at the Foreign Ministry here this afternoon. The adviser added that India had remained silent when farcical elections were held during the tenure of the ousted Awami League government. Touhid referred to some recent statements from India that…
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana today hosted a reception at Bangabhaban on the occasion of the country’s 55th Victory Day. As many as 7,218 guests, including some 266 members of the valiant freedom fighters and families of Birshreshtha gallantry award recipients attended reception held at green lawn of the President house this afternoon. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Hassan, Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Faruk-e-Azam, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of different countries, Supreme Court judges, chiefs of the three services, senior political leaders, academics, business…
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi commemorated the Victory Day of Bangladesh at the Maitri Hall of the High Commission premises, bringing together a large and distinguished gathering of senior Indian officials, war veterans, cultural figures, members of civil society and friends of Bangladesh. Welcoming the guests on Tuesday, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India Riaz Hamidullah, expressed his appreciation for the strong presence and solidarity, saying, “In all humility, I would like to thank each of you, as friends of Bangladesh, for joining us.” Reflecting on the meaning of the day, he said, “This is a day…
The European Union has formally announced the deployment of an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Bangladesh for the February 2026 parliamentary polls, appointing Member of the European Parliament Ivars Ijabs as Chief Observer. The decision was taken in response to a formal invitation from the Bangladeshi authorities, according to an EU press release issued today. The High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, decided to deploy the mission to observe the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12, 2026, the release said. “I am honoured to lead this EU Election Observation Mission to Bangladesh, which will…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today emphasised protection of the youth and ensuring a peaceful and festive election with a collective efforts to build a new Bangladesh, resisting all the ill-efforts of defeated fascist and terrorist forces. “Protect our youth. Then all of us and our beloved motherland will be protected,” he said in an address to the nation on the occasion of the Victory Day 2025. The Chief Adviser made the remarks referring to the recent heinous attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July Uprising and spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha. At the outset of his…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the government is extending all necessary cooperation to ensure treatment for ailing BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. “You are aware that the national leader, three-time former Prime Minister, one of the foremost figures of democratic politics of the country and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is currently hospitalized due to illness. This is a matter of concern for all of us,” he said while addressing the nation this evening on the occasion of the Victory Day 2025. The Chief Adviser said the interim government has been giving the issue the highest importance from…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the countrymen to actively participate in the upcoming national election and referendum, saying that this polls will decide the character, structure and direction of progress of the new Bangladesh. “This election and referendum is a historic moment in determining the future roadmap for Bangladesh. The kind of state we expect will depend on the results of the referendum. This vote will determine the character, structure, and direction of progress of the new Bangladesh,” he said. The Chief Adviser made the remarks while addressing the nation this evening on the occasion of the Victory…
As part of the nationwide grand celebrations of the Victory Day tomorrow, Bangladesh is set to make a world record by parachuting with the highest number of national flags. As per the government’s special programmes to mark the country’s 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers from the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy will perform a flag-bearing skydive at Tejgaon old airport here around a 11:40 am tomorrow, setting a new Guinness World Record. Prior to the parachuting, the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force will conduct separate fly-past demonstrations at the same venue from 11:00 am. A special Victory…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin today ruled out any apprehension about holding the coming election. “The Election Commission (EC) alongside the law-enforcement agencies is fully prepared. So there is no fear regarding the election. The election will be held, Insha’Allah, with everyone on board and with everyone’s cooperation,” he asserted. The CEC made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the GenVote Festival in the capital’s Gulshan-1 area this morning. He said, “The law-enforcement agencies informed the Commission yesterday about their complete preparedness to ensure peace and order until the election…
