‘Why the delay?’: Jamaat’s Taher presses govt on implementation of July Charter
All parties reached a unanimous policy decision.”The implementation of key reforms had been “delayed in many ways”, pointing to a "conspiracy", according to Taher. “There were elections held in 2018, 2024 and even in 2014. Did those elections resolve the problems or raise more issues?" “So an election should be held in February because the need for a democratic, representative government is critical. Our past experience says that a free, fair, neutral and participatory election is the only way to resolve problems.”
Source:bd News24
October 07, 2025 08:16 UTC
BNP leader Tarique Rahman says cooling of Bangladesh-India relations reflects 'people's decision'
Reiterating his party's commitment to prioritising Bangladesh’s interests above all else, Tarique insisting that issues such as water-sharing must be addressed with New Delhi. In the interview, BBC Bangla asked Tarique about the differences between the BNP and several other parties, including Jamaat, over proposed political reforms. What kind of democracy is this?” Tarique asked. We, the political parties, have said this together. The same way, many political parties have also spoken of the 31 points together.”
Source:bd News24
October 07, 2025 05:50 UTC
'It went beyond fixing': Former cricketer sounds off on BCB poll 'manipulation'
'It went beyond fixing': Former cricketer sounds off on BCB poll 'manipulation'Former cricketer Debabrata Pal, a losing candidate in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, has alleged widespread government interference and manipulation in the voting process. Mashud had been nominated by the BCB under the former cricketers’ quota, while Debabrata represented Jahangirnagar University. I’ve been part of this election process for years. I just wanted to see how low they could go.”'BEYOND FIXING'Bangladesh legend Tamim had alleged “election fixing” as he withdrew his candidacy. The top figure in sports was directly involved in this election process.
Source:bd News24
October 07, 2025 05:33 UTC
Tarique Rahman confident of BNP victory as he plots return for election
Tarique Rahman confident of BNP victory as he plots return for electionTarique Rahman has said he will return home to take part in the upcoming national elections. He insisted that the student-led movement that toppled Hasina’s “authoritarian regime” would only be fulfilled through a “free and credible” election. “We strongly believe we are in a position to form the government alone.”Tarique added that his return to Bangladesh was imminent. He accused the Awami League of being “fascist” and said the BNP would open its doors to new political forces, including student leaders who spearheaded last year’s uprising. He also pledged a “Bangladesh before all” foreign policy with India, aimed at resetting what he described as a “one-sided” relationship.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 21:19 UTC
Lobbying stalls appointment to public administration secretary’s post vacant for over two weeks
Lobbying stalls appointment to public administration secretary’s post vacant for over two weeksMinistry of Public Administration has been without a secretary since Sept 21, with the appointment stalled amid intense lobbying by several political parties for their preferred officers, according to multiple officials familiar with the process. The post fell vacant after a sudden government order removed Senior Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman, who had been appointed on a two-year contract following the political change on Aug 5, 2024. A recently retired senior secretary told bdnews24.com the authorities are moving carefully to avoid repeating “hurried appointments” that previously had to be reversed. In another development, the committee that oversees senior bureaucratic postings and transfers met at the finance ministry on Monday. An officer present outside the meeting said the appointment of a new public administration secretary could be among the decisions taken there.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 19:39 UTC
Russian expert claims India will ‘gain’ if Moscow sells fighter jet engines to Pakistan
Russian expert claims India will ‘gain’ if Moscow sells fighter jet engines to PakistanSelling fighter jet engines to Pakistan will benefit India, a Russian defence expert has claimed amid growing debate in Delhi over Moscow’s reported plan to supply RD-93 engines for Pakistan’s Chinese-made JF-17 aircraft. Pakistan uses the Chinese-built JF-17 fighter jets and is reportedly seeking to buy engines for them from Russia -- India’s long-time strategic partner. The reports have stirred controversy in India, where questions were raised about why Moscow would agree to military cooperation with Pakistan, a country viewed as India’s adversary. Pyotr Topychkanov, head of the South and Southeast Asia Section at Russia’s state-run Primakov Institute, however, claimed that if Moscow indeed sells the engines, India would actually “benefit”. India and Russia are scheduled to hold their annual summit in December, which Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 19:22 UTC
Journalists call on Election Commission to take ‘strong stand’ before polls
Journalists have urged the Election Commission to take a firm stance in ensuring a free, fair and inclusive parliamentary polls, stressing equal opportunity for all candidates and effective action against misinformation on social media and cyber platforms. Print and online media journalists presented the recommendations during a dialogue with the commmission at its Agargaon office in Dhaka on Monday afternoon. At the beginning of the meeting, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said the national election would “determine the nation’s future”. It is a national election, and we intend to conduct it at the national level. We wish to move forward together to make this election free and fair,” the CEC added.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 17:29 UTC
Pakistan looks to unlock Saudi investment in visit following defence pact
Pakistan looks to unlock Saudi investment in visit following defence pactSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 17, 2025. Photo: ReutersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embrace each other on the day they sign a defence agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 17, 2025. Under last month's defence deal Pakistani forces are expected to be stationed in Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh indicating it will also come under the protection of Islamabad’s nuclear weapons. “Don’t just ask us for money.”Past Saudi pledges of large investment in Pakistan in recent years have not delivered. A Pakistani official said that the Saudi visit was focused on the private sector and that Pakistan recognised that institutional reforms were needed.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 16:49 UTC
Former police chief Mamun was “influenced” to falsely testify, says Hasina’s lawyer
Former police chief Mamun was “influenced” to falsely testify, says Hasina’s lawyerLawyer Amir Hossain has claimed that ex-police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun was “provoked” into giving a statement implicating suspects in a crimes against humanity case linked to the July Uprising. The claim came on Monday during cross-examination of the case’s investigating officer Md Alamgir at the International Crimes Tribunal-1. Among the three suspects in the case, former IGP Mamun has given a statement as a state approver. The defence counsel also claimed that reports published in the daily Amar Desh newspaper were “false and hostile” towards Hasina, but Alamgir denied this. Former police chief Mamun was present in court during the proceedings.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 15:06 UTC
Saudi opens doors for skilled Bangladeshi workers with first formal deal
Saudi opens doors for skilled Bangladeshi workers with first formal dealBangladesh and oil-rich Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral labour agreement for the first time, a move expected to substantially expand Bangladesh’s overseas employment market. Although Bangladesh has been sending workers to Saudi Arabia informally since 1976, no formal agreement on general worker recruitment existed until now. The new deal is expected to boost the recruitment of skilled workers from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia while ensuring “greater” protection of the rights and interests of both employees and employers, the government said. The ministry said before the signing, a bilateral meeting was held between the Saudi minister and Advisor Nazrul. The meeting also included "productive" discussions on recruiting and training skilled workers, safeguarding the welfare of expatriate workers, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries, the statement read.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 14:46 UTC
ACC awaits 'key' documents from Bangladesh Bank in inquiry into Atiur
Despite requests in two phases, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has not received the information and documents within the stipulated time for the inquiry it launched against former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman over a series of allegations. This time, the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist issue was given special importance." The agency had first requested details on him from the Bangladesh Bank in June. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan told bdnews24.com that all information requested by the ACC is always provided. Later, on Mar 15 of that year, a Bangladesh Bank official initiated a case at Dhaka’s Motijheel Police Station over the heist.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 14:28 UTC
Inflation surges to 8.36pc in September, reversing August’s decline
After a dip in August, inflation rate has surged again, to 8.36 percent, in September. The inflation rate in July this year was recorded at 8.55 percent. The following month saw a slight decrease, marking the lowest inflation in 37 months. According to the latest BBS data, both food and non-food inflation rose in September. Food inflation increased from 7.60 percent in August to 7.64 percent in September, while non-food inflation rose from 8.90 percent in August to 8.98 percent.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 13:44 UTC
Army chief ‘didn’t mention immunity for crimes against humanity’, says ISPR
The Bangladesh Army has said a group with malicious intent is “misrepresenting” its chief’s remarks on legal immunity for troops in civil aid operations on social media. As part of the exchange, the Army chief explained the legal immunity under Section 132 and its possible conflict with the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973 (Amended 2024), it added. It clarified that at no point during the discussion did the Army chief mention immunity for enforced disappearances, killings, or other crimes against humanity. Through these misleading posts, they are attempting to “create a rift” between the patriotic Bangladesh Army and the people, it said. It added that the Bangladesh Army has always carried out its duties with professionalism and discipline, remaining committed to the Constitution, the laws of the state, and the people, and will continue to do so.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 13:23 UTC
Tofail Ahmed shows signs of ‘recovery’, condition still ‘critical’
Iconic political and influential leader of the Awami League Tofail Ahmed is showing signs of “improvement”, her family has said, though doctors report that his condition remains “critical”. On Monday, his niece, Shamima Akter, visited him at Dhaka's Square Hospital and shared an update with the press. Tofail has been under treatment at Square Hospital for nearly 10 days due to complications associated with old age. On Monday, CEO of Square Hospital Yousuf Siddique said Tofail Ahmed is still on life support, though different organs in his body are responding. As he became a political heavyweight, Tofail served the Awami League as the organising secretary for a long time before becoming a presidium member later.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 12:23 UTC
Private educational institutions told to halt recruitment of principals, vice principals
The Ministry of Education has ordered private educational institutions to stop recruitment for the posts of principals and vice principals. Syed AZ Morshed Ali, deputy secretary of the department’s private secondary unit, told bdnews24.com on Monday: “An office order has been issued instructing a halt to recruitment for the posts of principal and vice principals of private educational institutions.”SHED published the order on Monday. The order, issued on Oct 5, announced the new procedure and also called a halt on recruitment to these posts. He said it was done to “establish leadership based on merit” in private educational institutions. Although the NTRCA is responsible for recommending candidates for the posts of entry-level teachers and lecturers in private educational institutions, the power to appoint principals and vice principals previously rested with the board of directors.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2025 10:54 UTC