On Tuesday, 17 February, the newly elected members of the Thirteenth National Parliament of Bangladesh formally took their oaths of office. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin, marking a departure from the traditional practice where oaths are administered by the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Parliament. The unusual arrangement […]

Bangladesh’s political landscape has recently been marked by a contentious debate surrounding electoral participation and representative legitimacy. The latest national election, held without the participation of the ruling Awami League, has prompted questions about the comprehensiveness and fairness of the voting process. Political analysts point out that the absence of major parties in previous elections […]

A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the validity of the referendum held on 12 February 2026, as well as seeking the annulment of the results announced on 13 February. The writ raises questions regarding the referendum process, the method of result declaration, and the conduct of the authorities involved. On Tuesday, […]

Bangladesh has climbed two places to 93rd in the latest 2026 Henley & Partners Passport Index, reflecting a modest but notable improvement from its 95th position last year. According to the index, Bangladeshi passport holders can now travel to 37 countries without obtaining a visa in advance. In certain cases, however, access may require an […]

In anticipation of increased passenger demand during the holy month of Ramadan, the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Company Limited (DMRTCL) has announced a special metro schedule. The official notice, released on Monday, indicates that train timings have been adjusted to align with office hours and the daily routines of commuters. According to the notice, the […]

The process of forming a new cabinet following the 13th National Parliamentary elections is underway, and attention is increasingly focused on Mr Ali Neowaz Mahmud Khayyem, Member of Parliament for Rajbari-1 (Sadar-Goaland) and a member of the BNP Central Executive Committee. Discussions surrounding his potential inclusion in the cabinet have intensified, particularly due to his […]

Rajbari Correspondent: Panic swept through Rajbari Sadar yesterday when a motorcycle suddenly caught fire at the Palash Filling Station, narrowly avoiding a major disaster. Thanks to the swift actions of both the station staff and local residents, a potentially devastating incident was contained before it could spread. Eyewitnesses reported that Iqbal Hossain was refuelling his […]