Parliament

The government has set a target of making 30% of Bangladesh’s road transport fleet electric by 2030 as part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable […]

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has said that Model Mosques and Islamic Cultural Centres are being used as the primary platform to help protect young people from […]

Parliament on Monday formed a special committee to draft constitutional amendments despite strong objections from the opposition, triggering a walkout from the House over differences on implementing the outcome of […]

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional reform, saying it aims to fulfil the aspirations of the July mass uprising by repealing the 15th Amendment to the Constitution. Responding […]

Parliament has passed a bill amending the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Act, 1998, paving the way for the university to operate its Super Specialised Hospital through companies and establish corporate […]

A 12-member Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment has been formed with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed as its chairman, prompting opposition lawmakers to stage a walkout from Parliament. The incident took […]

The Matarbari Deep-Sea Port in Cox’s Bazar is expected to become operational by 2029, enabling Bangladesh to receive large container and cargo vessels directly for the first time, Shipping Minister […]

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday told parliament that the government has no plan to cancel or renegotiate the concession agreement with Denmark for the Laldia Container Terminal project […]

The government has no plan to sell state-owned mobile operator Teletalk, saying it must remain under government ownership to ensure healthy competition in the country’s telecom sector. Replying to supplementary […]

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday reaffirmed that the government will continue its strong crackdown on money launderers and those accused of looting public funds, stressing that there […]