Two committees to investigate - October 16, 2026

SSC and Equivalent Results Tomorrow, Re-scrutiny Application Starts August 11

The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published tomorrow, Monday (August 10). Examinees will be able to check their results via SMS, as well

BNP Shifts Presidential Nomination Responsibility to Party Chief Tarique Rahman

The BNP Standing Committee has entrusted party chief and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the responsibility of selecting the candidate for the post of president. This responsibility was vested in Tarique

Olympic Committee Will Not Investigate FIFA President

A group of lawmakers from the European Parliament had demanded an investigation against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over allegations of bias in international football. Following the World Cup, the human rights

New Law Passed in Parliament: / Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking via Digital Platforms

The National Parliament of Bangladesh passed the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday, July 13, introducing the death penalty as the maximum punishment for individuals involved in illegal drug

BNP Announces Black Flag Hoisting and Mourning Program for Jamiruddin Sircar

Following the passing of BNP Standing Committee member and former acting President Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday declared a nationwide day of mourning for Monday. BNP Senior

Bangladesh Unanimously Elected to Commonwealth Executive Committee

Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Board of Governors for the 2026-28 term. The Commonwealth holds historical significance for the nation, as

Govt Launches Probe into T20 World Cup Pullout, Habibul Bashar Named to Panel

The Ministry of Youth and Sports officially constituted a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The committee will be

17-Member Committee to be Formed for Constitutional Reform: Law Minister

The Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Md. Asaduzzaman, has announced that a 17-member committee will be established to oversee constitutional amendments. He shared this during a session of the

PM Proposes 10-Member Bipartisan Committee to Tackle Energy Crisis

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday proposed the formation of a 10-member joint committee in Parliament to address the country’s ongoing energy crisis. Seeking five nominations from the opposition, the Prime

Olympic Committee Bans Transgender Women from Female Events

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)

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