17 October 2026

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TIB warns power politics is obstructing July Charter reforms

Transparency International Bangladesh says power politics and resistance within the bureaucracy are obstructing reforms pledged under the July National Charter. In a statement on 16 October, a year after the charter's signing, TIB raised concerns about changes affecting judicial independence and oversight bodies. The claims are the watchdog's assessment.

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Bangladesh plans to raise extradition requests in consular talks with India

Bangladesh intends to raise outstanding extradition requests concerning former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and suspects in the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi during planned consular talks with India, according to diplomatic-source reporting on 16 October.