Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay paid tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar on the outskirts of the capital shortly after his arrival here on a two-day state visit. After placing the wreath at the altar of the memorial, he stood in solemn silence for few minutes in memory of the martyrs of the great Liberation War in 1971. A contingent of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force presented a state salute while a melancholy tune was being played on the bugles. Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk E Azam, Bir Protik,…
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Labour, Employment and Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said the government is committed to establishing social justice at the national, regional and global levels as a responsible partner of the Global Coalition for Social Justice. He made the remarks while attending the 355th governing body session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The adviser briefed the governing body members on the recent amendments to Bangladesh’s labour law, said an official handout. He said domestic workers, farm labourers and employees of non-profit organisations have been brought under the purview of the updated act.…
The European Union has welcomed the interim government’s revision of the Bangladesh Labour Act, calling it a crucial step toward stronger labour rights and essential for sustaining Bangladesh’s long-term preferential access to the EU market. The reform carries significant importance as Bangladesh prepares for national elections in early 2026, stressing the need for effective implementation and policy continuity, the EU mission in Dhaka said today, It added that whichever party or coalition forms the next administration would be expected to swiftly confirm the revision after the polls. The EU also welcomed Bangladesh’s ratification of ILO Conventions 155, 187 and 190,…
The government will block all cloned, illegally imported and smuggled mobile phones, said Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb today. He said illegal phones are linked to crimes including wrong SIM registration, online scams, bulk SMS fraud, tax and customs evasion, border smuggling, and obstruction to local handset production, according to a press release of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology. Taiyeb noted that once the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) is fully operational, the illegal use of a single International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) for multiple phones…
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said that his party will implement five priority measures for women’s safety at home and public places as well as professions. In a Facebook post on his verified page, he said, “If move forward Bangladesh, our daughters, mothers, sisters, and colleagues cannot live in an atmosphere of fear.” “Every day, too many women face harassment, intimidation, bullying, and violence simply for speaking, working, studying, or trying to live freely,” he said. “This is not the Bangladesh we dream of. And it is not the future our young girls deserve,” he added. Tarique Rahman said…
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today urged the recruiting agencies, training centres and oversee employers to apply the Overseas Employment Platform (OEP) to ensure safe and dignified labour migration. “I urge the recruiting agencies, training centres and overseas employers to fully utilise the platform and maintain the highest ethical standard,” he said while speaking at the OEP launching ceremony at a city hotel this afternoon. Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Asif Nazrul said the Bangladeshi migrant workers are the pride of the nation and their contribution to the country’s economy is invaluable. He said the…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today said that it is necessary to formulate a clear law for conducting the referendum. “The law on how the referendum will be held needs to be made first. Once the law is made, then we will have a responsibility,” he said while addressing the second session on the fourth-day of the dialogue with political parties marking the 13th parliament elections at the Nirbachan Bhaban in city’s Agargaon. Nasir Uddin said many raised questions about the referendum. But without a law, it is not possible to decide on the referendum method, ballot, ballot…
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today reinstated the caretaker government system, allowing civil appeals filed in this connection. The revived caretaker government provisions, however, can operate in future. “By unanimous decision, the civil appeals are allowed and civil review petitions are disposed of accordingly,” said the short judgment pronounced by the Appellate Division full bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed this morning. The apex court found that the judgment under review “is tainted by several cited errors apparent on the face of the record. It follows that the judgment under review is, hereby, set aside…
Bangladesh delegation to the Seventh NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), led by the national Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman met with Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval and his team in New Delhi today. “They discussed work of the CSC and key bilateral issues,” read a press release issued by the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi Dr Rahman invited Doval to visit Bangladesh at his convenience, said the release.
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said there is no unrest in the country over the death penalty of Sheikh Hasina handed down by International Crime Tribunal (ICT). The Home Adviser said this today while briefing journalists after a meeting on celebration of this year’s Victory Day at his office at Bangladesh Secretariat. The home adviser said there is no security threat surrounding the national celebration of the Victory Day. However, the Victory Day parade will not be held this year, similar to the previous year. “There is no unrest after the verdict against Sheikh Hasina.…
