Salahuddin Ahmed

No enforced disappearances or extrajudicial killings in last 6 months: Home minister

Says new law provides for court access and maximum punishment of death for enforced disappearance
30 August 2026

Faridpur, Gopalganj among districts flagged over alleged police recruitment quota ‘manipulation’: Home minister

Salahuddin says applicants allegedly bought small plots of land and changed permanent addresses to qualify under district quotas
27 August 2026

AI-powered fine system will help curb highway extortion: Home minister

1,427 AI-enabled cameras installed along 250km Dhaka-Chattogram highway to detect traffic violations
18 August 2026

Benazir may hold multiple passports, home minister says

Govt pursuing cancellation of former IGP's bail in UAE, says Salahuddin
3 August 2026

Benazir granted bail in UAE but barred from leaving country: Salahuddin

Govt seeks certified copy of former IGP's UAE bail order, says home minister
2 August 2026

Zero tolerance for human trafficking, cyber scam networks: Home minister

Survivor support mechanisms, digital monitoring systems strengthened to combat trafficking networks, says Salahuddin
30 July 2026

China industrial zone takes off in Chattogram

Bangladesh on Monday formally launched construction of the long-awaited China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara.
27 July 2026
26 July 2026

BGB, with support from locals, has prevented every illegal push-in attempt: Salahuddin

Home minister says India must submit names for nationality verification before any Bangladeshi citizen can be formally returned
20 July 2026

Hasina to be arrested upon return, AL to face trial: Salahuddin

Home miniser rules out possibility of executive ban of Awami League
16 July 2026

No scope for surrender, Hasina will be arrested immediately upon return: Salahuddin

Home minister says Awami League’s fate will be decided through judicial process
15 July 2026

Bangladesh's prisons overcrowded with 77,000 inmates against capacity of 45,000: Home minister

Outlines expansion projects and inmate productivity initiatives
17 June 2026

Barbed-wire fencing under consideration for border with Myanmar: Home minister

Salahuddin says coordinated measures are being taken to protect national interests and reduce border crime
17 June 2026

India’s CAA, NRC are its internal matters: Home minister

Salahuddin Ahmed says Bangladesh has no scope to comment on the issues, while BGB remains on high alert to prevent illegal infiltration
21 May 2026

Separate aviation unit for police not realistic now: Home minister

Salahuddin Ahmed says priority should be on building operational and maintenance capacity before creating a new unit
11 May 2026

Govt to amend laws if needed to curb mob violence: Home minister

Police welfare measures, including honorary promotions and overtime allowances, also under consideration, he says
10 May 2026

BGB told to stay alert along India border to prevent possible push-ins: Home minister

Salahuddin says govt does not see an immediate possibility but wants border forces prepared in advance
6 May 2026

Charter was a compromise for the sake of the election: Salahuddin

Home minister questions opposition’s refusal to join constitution amendment committee
30 April 2026

Salahuddin says militancy gone; Zahed says Bangladesh must remain cautious

Contradictory statements on the existence of militancy in the country
28 April 2026

All attackers of July activists to face action

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said those involved in armed attacks against activists of the July uprising would be treated as criminals, irrespective of their uniform, and assured proper investigation of all cases and protection for July fighters.
31 March 2026