Behind nearly every major infrastructural project built in Bangladesh after independence stands one luminous name—Jamilur Reza Choudhury. His contribution, particularly to the planning and implementation of the Bangabandhu Bridge, remains an indelible part of the nation’s history. He was simultaneously a distinguished engineer, researcher, academic, scientist, and information technology expert. He also served as an […]

A Dhaka court has granted bail to Saffiqul Rahman, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, in a case involving allegations of child domestic worker abuse. The order was issued following a hearing at the Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court-3 in Dhaka. Judge Moin Uddin Chowdhury approved the bail on a […]

During a sitting of the National Parliament, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed expressed strong dissatisfaction over the absence and delayed attendance of ministers. He stated unequivocally that there could be no state duty more important than attending parliamentary proceedings. On Monday (27 April), while the session was in progress, the Speaker emphasised that when Members of […]