Yunus鈥檚 resignation intent draws mixed reaction
The interest expressed by chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at an advisory council meeting on Thursday to resign under existing political circumstances drew mixed reactions from political parties.
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Disappointed Yunus mulls resignation
Bangladesh's interim government chief, Professor Muhammad Yunus, apparently perturbed by the current political situation marked by frequent street protests and bickering among parties, told his cabinet colleagues on Thursday that he would not continue...
Govt approves ordinance to rehabilitate July uprising heroes, families
The council of advisers of the Interim Government today gave聽 final approval of the 鈥楯uly Mass Uprising Martyrs鈥� Families and Injured Students-Citizens Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025鈥�.
I don鈥檛 have US passport: Khalilur
National security adviser Khalilur Rahman, also the chief adviser鈥檚 high representative on Rohingya affairs, on Wednesday said that he was a Bangladeshi national and did not have nationality of any other country...
Finance adviser assures protesting NBR officials of considering issues
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has assured the protesting officials of the National Board of Revenue that he would consider the issues raised by them.
Yunus for full use of allocation
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday asked the Finance Division to ensure that every allocation under the budget is properly spent.
Water bottle thrown at info adviser Mahfuj
Information and broadcasting adviser Mahfuj Alam came under attack on Wednesday night while speaking at a Jagannath University students鈥� sit-in in front of the Kakrail Mosque police barricade near the chief adviser鈥檚 official residence Jamuna in Dhaka.
Council of advisers approve 2 ordinances, 2 policies
The council of advisers approved two ordinances and two policies at its meeting on Thursday with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
No printing of money for FY26 budget: adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the forthcoming national budget for the 2025-26 financial year would be a realistic one and there would be no printing of money for meeting the budget deficit...
Bangladesh interim govt approves draft of anti-terrorism ordinance
The Council of Advisers on Sunday approved the draft of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 with provisions to ban individuals or entities involved in terrorist acts and their activities.
Decision on AL鈥檚 ban soon, exercise patience: govt
The interim government on Saturday said that it had taken serious note of the recent demand from political parties, organisations, and the public to ban the Bangladesh Awami League due to its autocratic rule and involvement in terrorist activities leading to widespread human rights violations...
Those responsible for Hamid鈥檚 departure must be punished: adviser
Home adviser lieutenant general (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday reiterated that the people whose negligence in performing duties helped former president M Abdul Hamid leave the country would be punished...
Country no more聽dependent on IMF, WB: adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the country was no more dependent on the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Bangladesh agrees in principle to aid corridor for Rakhine: Touhid
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said Bangladesh agreed in principle to provide a humanitarian corridor to Rakhine in line with UN proposal.
Selection process marred by irregularities: Bashir
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday stated that there were widespread irregularities in selection process of TCB card beneficiaries in the past...
Yunus mourns death of Pope Francis
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Pope Francis...
Ex-diplomat Sufiur made special assistant to chief adviser
The government on Sunday appointed Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, who served as the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Offices in Geneva and ambassador of Bangladesh to Switzerland, as the special assistant to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus...
Yunus among Time magazine 100 most influential persons
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine鈥檚 100 Most Influential People of 2025...
Election by June 2026, Yunus assures BNP
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday assured the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the next general election would be held by June 2026 as the party urged the government to clarify the actual issue behind the ongoing discussions about the interim government鈥檚 five-year term in office...
A civilian as national security adviser
THE concept of national security has undergone a profound transformation in the 21st century. Once largely defined by military capabilities and external defence, national security now encompasses a vast spectrum of interconnected domains, including cyber resilience, economic integrity, public health and climate sustainability. In the light of these shifting dynamics...
Withdrawal of 7,184 politically motivated cases recommended:聽 adviser
Law affairs adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said that the law ministry had recommended the withdrawal of 7,184 politically-motivated cases filed during the tenure of the Awami League regime...
Yunus lays foundation stone of Sampriti Bhaban
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at International Buddhist Monastery in Dhaka
聽Dhaka sees little impact on exports
Commerce adviser Seikh Bashir Uddin on Thursday dismissed any significant negative impact on the country鈥檚 exports after India withdrew its transshipment facility to the Bangladeshi cargoes reaching third countries through its ports...
Inditex, Holcim to boost operations
Oscar Garcia Maceiras, chief executive officer of Spanish clothing retailer Inditex, called on chief adviser Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna on Wednesday...
Commerce adviser visits SKS factories
Commerce adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin visited Sena Edible Oil Industries and Sena Flour Mill, Narayanganj 鈥� subsidiary organisations of the Sena Kallyan Sangstha 鈥� for their special contributions to the production of high-quality and standard-compliant products...
Moinuddin joins as special assistant
Sheikh Moinuddin on Sunday joined as special assistant to interim government鈥檚 chief adviser with the status of state minister and executive authority over the ministry of road transport and bridges...
NY Times report draws sharp reactions
Home adviser retired Lieutenant General Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday said that nothing like the rise of militancy had happened in Bangladesh since the interim government took office...
US senior security official, CA's high rep hold phone talks
US Deputy National Security Adviser Alex N. Wong had a telephone meeting on Wednesday evening with Khalilur Rahman, the high representative of Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government.
Criminals will not be spared: home adviser
Home adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday warned that criminals would not be spared under any circumstances....
Yunus seeks FAO support to export fruits, farm products to China
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sought support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation in an effort to export fruits and farm products to China in a bigger way...