Bangladesh
A Supreme Court chamber order has restored the government’s cancellation of 49 recruiting agencies’ licences by staying High Court orders. The 4 October decision follows allegations of irregularities in recruitment for Malaysia. It leaves the licence cancellations effective while the legal proceedings continue.
Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed a joint review of Dhaka’s Inner Circular Road project to speed up construction. At a 4 October meeting, he asked the responsible agencies to remove obstacles, improve coordination and set a realistic timetable. A revised completion date was not announced.
Bangladesh
The Road Safety Foundation says 423 people died and 674 were injured in 442 crashes during September. Motorcyclists and pedestrians accounted for a large share of those killed. The figures come from the organisation’s monitoring of reports and its own information, rather than a complete national police census.
Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says master plans are being prepared for city corporations and districts to improve urban development. His World Habitat Day message emphasised affordable housing, water, sanitation and climate resilience. The statement sets out intentions; it does not confirm that every plan is complete or funded.
Bangladesh
Three deputy inspectors general have new postings, including two at the Police Staff College and one in metro-rail policing. Reports agree on those assignments but differ on the reshuffle’s overall size: BSS and Jago News report 24 officers, while The Daily Star reports 96.
Bangladesh
State Minister Yasser Khan Chowdhury has promised steps to implement journalists’ wage-board provisions, following talks with the Dhaka Union of Journalists. Union leaders also sought a tenth wage board. The meeting produced assurances of action, rather than confirmation that a new pay structure has taken effect.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh plans national teacher honours on 5 October, with Tk2 lakh awards, crests and certificates. Reports differ on the recipient count: BSS says 100, while Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune say 101. The programme covers educators across primary, secondary and higher education.
Bangladesh
Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal has called for stronger accountability when child-protection laws are not enforced. Speaking at a Dhaka dialogue on 4 October, he urged government bodies and civil society to work together to eliminate child labour and said parliament could consider further legislative protection.
Bangladesh
Customs intelligence officials say they recovered 80 gold bars, weighing about 9.34kg, from two airline workers at Dhaka airport. Authorities estimated the value at Tk16.25 crore and are investigating the alleged smuggling route and intended recipients. The reports describe a seizure and investigation, not a conviction.
Bangladesh
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is making a nine-day official visit to Australia and the United States. The announced programme includes defence conferences, meetings and a university visit. The itinerary describes planned engagement; it does not itself establish that any procurement or defence agreement has been signed.