340 More Bangladeshis Repatriated from Libya, Taking 2026 Total to 1,540

A total of 340 distressed Bangladeshi nationals who had sought voluntary repatriation from Libya returned home on Friday, bringing the number of Bangladeshis repatriated from the North African country this year to 1,540. The returnees arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at around 12:00 pm aboard a special Details..

PM Tarique Rahman to visit US for UN General Assembly in Sept

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to pay an official visit to the United States next month, September, to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he is expected to hold a series of high-level diplomatic engagements and address the General Assembly. Details..

Govt moves to restructure security framework at Shahjalal Intl Airport

The government has decided to bring about major changes to the security architecture of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). In a policy decision, the presence of Bangladesh Air Force personnel, who have been deployed under “Aid to Civil Power,” will be significantly scaled back. In the first phase, approximately 50% Details..

Malaysia labour market reopening sparks fresh syndicate fears, calls grow for transparent recruitment

Bangladesh’s planned reopening of labour recruitment to Malaysia has reignited debate within the overseas employment sector, with recruiting agency owners and migration experts urging the government to ensure a transparent, competitive and worker-centred recruitment process while preventing the emergence of a new recruitment syndicate. The discussion comes as the Ministry Details..

Fakhrul slams calls to topple govt before end of term, urges patience in democratic transition

BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday criticised statements suggesting the government should not be allowed to complete its five-year tenure, describing such rhetoric as “fascist” and incompatible with democratic principles. Speaking at a seminar titled “Role of Media in Details..