Standing committee chairmanship row grips parliament for third day
3 September 2026
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Parliament
‘We are very disheartened’: Deputy speaker flags delay in bill submission
3 September 2026
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Parliament
Bill to abolish Rab, create SRB placed as Nahid, Shafiqur demand broader discussion
3 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
‘I have returned to the people’: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament
3 September 2026
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Politics
ICT allows Farzana Rupa’s children to visit her in prison cell
3 September 2026
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Legal System
ICT verdict in Obaidul Quader case likely next week
3 September 2026
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Legal System
Tarique Rahman attends Janmashtami programme in Dhaka
3 September 2026
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Governance
NHRC Bill: Parliamentary committee proposes minority representation and wider inspection powers
2 September 2026
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Governance
DU law professor Nazmuzzaman Bhuian appointed PSC chairman
2 September 2026
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Governance
Secretary-level reshuffle brings changes to public administration, health and culture ministries
2 September 2026
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Governance
Day 1 of 13th Parliament: A walkout, a speech, and a few knowing smiles
Opposition MPs walked out during President Shahabuddin’s address as quiet exchanges and subtle smiles hinted at the politics beneath the spectacle
12 March 2026
Law minister tables 133 ordinances issued during interim govt
14-member committee proposed for review
12 March 2026
Five lawmakers nominated to chair House sittings in speaker’s absence
Names announced on opening day of 13th National Parliament
12 March 2026
Opposition MPs walk out during president’s address in parliament
Jamaat-led alliance lawmakers protest Shahabuddin’s speech, chant slogans in the House
12 March 2026
BNP's Azam Khan joins cabinet
Tangail-8 MP takes oath at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban; portfolio yet to be announced
12 March 2026
Will implement July Charter but reject ‘imposed’ decisions: Salahuddin
Home minister says constitutional reforms must come through parliament
11 March 2026
13th Jatiya Sangsad to begin first sitting without speaker or deputy speaker: Chief whip
A senior MP will temporarily preside over the sitting before parliament elects a new speaker and deputy speaker
11 March 2026
BNP parliamentary party leaves speaker, deputy speaker nominations to Tarique Rahman
Chief whip says deputy speaker post offered to Jamaat, but party yet to respond
11 March 2026
BNP holds parliamentary meeting ahead of new JS session
Speaker election among issues as BNP MPs meet
11 March 2026
Oath for constitution reform council must follow due process: Home minister
Govt would implement July National Charter as well as pledges made in its election manifesto, he says
10 March 2026
Aminul Islam appointed Dhaka WASA MD
CID launches probe against former MD Abdus Salam Bepari
10 March 2026
Tarique Rahman calls for patience, assures govt will stick to its promises
Says more time may be needed amid current global challenges
10 March 2026
Tarique Rahman inaugurates ‘Family Card’ programme
Government to provide Tk 2,500 monthly allowance to beneficiary families through mobile wallets or bank accounts
10 March 2026
5 additional IGPs sent on forced retirement
At least 49 police officers sent into retirement since August 5, 2024, ministry data shows
9 March 2026
DC conference to be held in Dhaka from May 3–6
Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the four-day conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium
9 March 2026
Govt honorarium for imams, other religious leaders to be launched on March 14
Monthly allocation will be provided for places of worship
8 March 2026
Govt declares March 18 a public holiday
Offices to remain closed between Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr; essential services exempt
8 March 2026
‘Let’s go to war’: PM’s remark briefly catches staff off guard
Tarique Rahman was referring to the daily challenges of governing and nation-building, Press Wing says
8 March 2026
No Independence Day illuminations this year as part of austerity measures: Home minister
Decision taken to avoid a potential fuel crisis; security preparations underway for March 25-26 national programmes
8 March 2026
TIB accuses govt of removing interim-period information from websites
Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman calls move unethical and contrary to the Right to Information Act
8 March 2026