quota reform movement - October 17, 2026

Fakhrul Slams Opposition over July Charter Claims, Affirms BNP's Reform Pledge

Accusing rival political groups of intentionally confusing the public regarding the implementation of the landmark July National Charter, BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza

PM Proposes Major Fiscal Reforms and Tax Relief

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled a series of people-friendly fiscal proposals on Monday, calling for an upward adjustment of income tax thresholds and the withdrawal of several controversial provisions in

Bangladesh Seeks New IMF Support as Reform Talks Continue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially confirmed that the Bangladesh government has requested a new IMF-supported programme, even as crucial discussions continue regarding the country’s comprehensive reform agenda and

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

Bangladesh Secures USD 250m ADB Loan for Social Resilience Reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 250 million loan on Friday to assist the government of Bangladesh in operationalising and institutionalising critical reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency,

We will act with transparency, no room for secrecy: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared that his administration is committed to absolute transparency, stating there is "no room for secrecy" in their actions. He made these remarks while addressing a

JS Committee Rejects 20 Ordinances; ACC, Judiciary Reforms Sidelined

A special parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing 133 ordinances issued during the interim government’s tenure has recommended that 20 of these legal measures be effectively scrapped, including landmark ordinances concerning

ILO Governing Body Praises Bangladesh’s New Commitment to Labor Reforms

The newly-formed government of Bangladesh has received significant international backing, with 47 countries voicing their full support during the 356th Governing Body session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in

Home Minister: ‘Reform Council’ Lacks Constitutional Basis Pending Amendment

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed clarified on Sunday that the Constitution of Bangladesh does not currently recognize a "Reform Council," asserting that such a body cannot exist without a formal constitutional

Bangla Edition of Key Reform Book Published

The Bangladesh government has officially released the Bangla edition of 'Reforms of the Interim Government', a comprehensive document detailing the structural changes enacted since August 2024. This follows the February 8

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