8:47 pm, Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Bangladesh

New policy issued on firearms licences for politicians, MP candidates

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a new policy governing the issuance of firearms licences and the appointment of

US issues travel alert for Bangladesh ahead of nat’l election

The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security and travel alert for Bangladesh, citing concerns over possible violence as

Anis Alamgir placed on 5-day remand

  A Dhaka court on Monday (15 December) granted a five-day police remand for journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested

CA hails EC for announcing schedule for national polls, referendum

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Election Commission (EC) for announcing the schedule

3 ministries get new Advisers after Mahfuz-Asif resignations

Following the resignations of advisers Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and Mahfuj Alam, their ministerial portfolios have been reassigned. The Cabinet

Council of Advisers approves ordinances, withdraws VAT on metrorail

The Council of Advisers approved the drafts of three ordinances, withdrew the value added tax (VAT) on metrorail fares and