Dhaka, Feb 17, 2026 — Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Monday as the country’s 11th Prime Minister, following his party’s landslide victory in last week’s parliamentary elections. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament complex, where 25 cabinet ministers and 25 state ministers […]

Corruption has increased both globally and in Bangladesh over the past year, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The report ranks Bangladesh 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries, down from 14th last year, underscoring a continued deterioration in governance and institutional integrity. The CPI, which assesses […]

In an effort to ease vehicle flow, the Dhaka South City Corporation has cut down footpaths along several major roads—some reduced by half, others by nearly two-thirds. In certain stretches, entire sidewalks have disappeared. From Moghbazar to Kakrail, pedestrians in one of the world’s most crowded cities are struggling to find basic space to walk. […]