Bangladesh
Attacker hurls brick at Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s motorcade
A brick was thrown at Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s motorcade on Monday morning as he traveled by road to Barishal, according to local media reports.
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Bangladesh government says $83 million was spent on Mujib Year programs
Bangladesh’s previous Awami League government spent more than 9.82 billion taka on programs and installations marking “Mujib Year,” finance minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament.
Bangladesh
Opposition walks out of Bangladesh parliament over constitutional reform mandate
Opposition lawmakers walked out of Bangladesh’s parliament in protest over the government’s decision to form a constitutional amendment committee, arguing that the move bypasses the mandate delivered by voters in a recent referendum.
Bangladesh
Bomb tears through Bangladesh political rally in Dhaka. NCP leaders allege attack was intended to kill them.
At least four people were injured when a crude bomb exploded during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar, outside Dhaka, on Monday night.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh leaders call for modernized forces to confront cyber and sovereignty threats
Bangladesh’s prime minister and president called for greater military modernization and advanced training as the country confronts increasingly complex threats to national sovereignty, including cyber security.
Bangladesh
Awami League could face judicial ban if crimes against humanity allegations are proven
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal is investigating the Awami League as a political organization over allegations of crimes against humanity, a process that could lead to a judicial ban if the accusations are proven in court.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh state minister faces scrutiny over eight-fold asset surge, $5 million land deal
State minister Mir Shahe Alam is facing growing scrutiny over allegations involving a rapid increase in immovable assets, family-linked government contracts and the use of public resources in his Bogura constituency.
Bangladesh
Ferdousi Ahmed urges stronger support for women in Bangladesh’s workforce
Emphasizing that national progress is inextricably linked to gender equality, Ferdousi Ahmed delivered a powerful message during a recent parliamentary session, declaring, “A country can never develop by neglecting women.”
Bangladesh
Benazir Ahmed case shines spotlight on alleged $6.2 million corruption scandal from Hasina era
The allegations against former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed have become one of the most striking symbols of the corruption and abuse of power that critics say flourished during the government of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh police chief Benazir Ahmed arrested in Dubai through Interpol
Former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed has been arrested in Dubai through Interpol in connection with corruption cases filed by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission, officials said.