Author: Redoy K

Court imposes travel ban on former Rajshahi-1 MP Omor Faruk Chowdhury and wife Nigar Sultana following ACC request. The anti-corruption body is investigating allegations including drug trade, terrorism, extortion, embezzlement, and illegal wealth accumulation. The ban aims to prevent the couple from leaving Bangladesh during the ongoing probe.READ FULL

A seven-member BNP delegation led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to demand a national election by December 2025. The party seeks a clear roadmap to end uncertainty and complete reforms by June. BNP leaders warned they would launch peaceful demonstrations if their demands aren’t met, having already prepared a three-month programme of grassroots activities leading to nationwide gatherings.READ FULL

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has been appointed to lead the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, according to a Cabinet Division gazette. Bashir, who also oversees the Textile and Jute ministry, takes over from Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus who managed the role since the passing of former Adviser AF Hassan Ariff in December.READ FULL

The National Board of Revenue has halted yarn imports from India through all land ports, effective immediately. The Sunday notification bans imports through Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari—previously the main entry points for Indian yarn. The directive takes effect immediately.READ FULL

Bangladesh received $1.05 billion in remittances during the first 12 days of April, averaging $87.69 million daily. This marks a decrease from March’s record $3.29 billion ($109.85 million daily). Despite the decline, remittances remain a crucial foreign currency source for Bangladesh’s economy.READ FULL

A “monstrous fascist face” motif symbolizing last year’s student uprising in Bangladesh was burned before the UNESCO-recognized Anondo Shobhajatra procession for Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year). Undeterred, Dhaka University Fine Art students worked through the night to rebuild it in time for today’s celebrations. The vandalism couldn’t dampen spirits as artists recreated the bold symbol representing the overthrown authoritarian regime, demonstrating their resilience during the traditional cultural festivities.READ FULL

Bangladesh has officially reinstated the phrase “except Israel” on its passports, according to a home ministry letter signed on April 7. The director general of the Department of Immigration and Passport has been instructed to implement this change, reverting to the previous passport wording that explicitly states Bangladeshi passports are “valid for all countries of the world except Israel.”READ FULL

An effigy symbolizing “fascism,” allegedly resembling former PM Sheikh Hasina, was burned at Dhaka University’s Fine Arts Institute ahead of Bengali New Year celebrations. Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki condemned the incident, blaming “Awami League allies” and demanding legal action. The effigy was part of this year’s traditional procession themed “New Year’s Harmony, End of Fascism,” inspired by recent mass protests.READ FULL