Ishraque Hossain has resigned as state minister for Liberation War Affairs after video of him carrying a licensed firearm during an anti-drug operation in Dhaka triggered criticism and political pressure.
Shania Rahman
Oct 20, 2026
Bangladesh's Election Commission will finalise the dates and phases of long-delayed Union Parishad elections on Monday, paving the way for formal notification and nationwide polling.
Shania Rahman
Oct 09, 2026
Bangladesh's constitutional amendment process is moving forward on the BNP's terms, with manifesto pledges set to accompany the July National Charter amid opposition warnings over selective implementation.
Shania Rahman
Oct 08, 2026
Human Rights Watch has criticised the detention of nearly 290 JSD supporters in Dhaka, saying the police action reflects broader concerns over civil and political rights under Bangladesh's BNP-led government.
Shania Rahman
Oct 07, 2026
Bangladesh has expressed interest in the Mecca defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, though its foreign minister says joining has not arisen.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 01, 2026
The Bangladesh Army has acquired 54.99 acres in Chattogram for a new ordnance factory, enhancing its production capabilities and strategic positioning near key ports and geopolitical areas.
Staff Reporter
Aug 28, 2026
Bangladesh urges OIC member states to contribute to a fund supporting The Gambia's ICJ case against Myanmar for Rohingya atrocities, highlighting ongoing funding shortfalls and the need for international cooperation.
Staff Reporter
Aug 28, 2026
