Rights agenda gains ground ahead of polls
Bangladesh is entering a critical electoral period ahead of its national elections scheduled for February 2026, with human rights organisations calling on political parties and institutions to consolidate recent reforms and strengthen protections to ensure a credible and inclusive democratic process.
In a briefing published on Saturday, Amnesty International outlined a range of human rights priorities that it said should form part of the national agenda before, during and after the polls. The organisation stressed that safeguarding civil liberties and accountability would be essential to sustaining public confidence in the election environment and democratic institutions
ECNEC approves 25 projects worth Tk 45,191.27cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 25 development projects worth Taka 45,191.27 crore, including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region.
Of the total project cost, Taka 10,881.40 crore will come from government funds, Taka 32,018.09 crore from project loans and Taka 2,291.78 crore from the implementing agencies' own resources.
The approvals were given at the 8th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the NEC Conference Room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area, with Chief Adviser and ECNEC Chairperson Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
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EuroCham Business Evening 2026 comcludes
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham Bangladesh), the official Chamber of the European Union in Bangladesh and part of the European Business Organisation (EBO) Worldwide Network, has recently hosted the EuroCham Business Evening 2026 at the United Convention Centre, Dhaka, bringing together EuroCham members, the EU Delegation, Member State ambassadors and trade representatives, businesses, partners, and Government of Bangladesh officials to advance dialogue and cooperation for European businesses.
The event, themed “Delivering for European Businesses,” featured EuroCham’s first Annual General Meeting, the inaugural Advisory Council Meeting, and a Networking Cocktail. The event included Ambassadors from the EU, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and Fran...India allowing fugitive Hasina’s public address
Dhaka today said it was surprised that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was allowed to address a public event in New Delhi, calling for the removal of the government and inciting terror to derail the upcoming general elections.
"This clearly endangers Bangladesh's democratic transition and peace and security," said the Foreign Ministry in a statement here this afternoon. "Bangladesh is deeply aggrieved that while India is yet to act on her obligations to hand Sheikh Hasina over toEnvoys express confidence in EC: Nasir
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said foreign diplomats posted in Bangladesh have expressed confidence in the Election Commission’s ability to conduct a free, fair, neutral and credible 13th national parliamentary election.
Speaking to journalists after a briefing with diplomats at a hotel in Gulshan, the CEC said the commission had provided a detailed overview of its preparations and electoral processes to ensure transparency and credibility.
Construction market presents significant growth opportunities
The "Bangladesh Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (H2 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Growth in the Bangladeshi construction industry was expected to slow from real terms growth of 3.4% in 2024 to 2.3% growth in 2025, following elevated inflation and subdued investor confidence amid political uncertainty.
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