Power cannot override judiciary
Plaintiff in the judicial separation case, Masdar Hossain, has said that the decision to scrap the ordinance on judge appointments and the Supreme Court Secretariat...
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Dhaka slams Israel attacks
Dhaka has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which have resulted in civilian casualties, including the death of a Bangladeshi national. The Ministry...
Tax structure under fire
Economist Selim Jahan has said that complicated tax structures tend to encourage corruption, while the economy is currently facing pressure due to a lack of...
Democrats grow bolder on talk of removing Trump
President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of...
July Museum Bill passed
Parliament today passed the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill amid heated exchanges and an opposition walkout led by Jamaat-e-Islami, after members objected to last-minute amendments...
Revised Bank Resolution Bill gets approval
Parliament on Thursday approved the Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, by voice vote, despite strong objections from opposition members over amendments to the earlier ordinance. The...
War-driven oil shock jolts economy
Bangladesh’s already fragile economy is facing renewed strain as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds further pressure to fuel prices, foreign exchange reserves...
Bangladeshi cargo ship blocked in Hormuz
A state-owned Bangladeshi vessel has been denied permission to transit the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back despite a temporary ceasefire...
Opposition walks out over ‘deception’ claim
Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from the Parliament on Friday evening, accusing the treasury bench of breaching a prior political consensus over the passage of...