Local-Government

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has alleged that officials of the Election Commission (EC) and the government are making contradictory statements about the date and process of the local government elections. The party also expressed concern over the independent role of the Election Commission. In a joint statement on Tuesday (September 15), NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said, “After Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah spoke about the possible sche...

There is no disagreement between the Election Commission (EC) and the government over holding local government elections. However, no final decision has yet been made on when the elections will be held or which process or level will be held first. After the Election Commission released a preliminary schedule for Union Parishad elections, the government said it had no information about it. The EC said the final schedule would be set after discussions with the relevant ministries and stakeho...

Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said the government has taken initiatives to bring back fugitive accused including Obaidul Quader and Saddam. Discussions have been held with India, particularly on bringing back those who are currently in the country. The adviser asked, “We want Sheikh Hasina back, why not Quader and others?” The information adviser made the remarks at a press conference on the progress of various government activities on...

The Cabinet has been reshuffled just six months after the government took office. Along with the addition of new faces, several key ministries have changed hands. Some ministers have been promoted. Some have lost their previous portfolios. Others have remained in the Cabinet with new responsibilities. Overall, the reshuffle signals the government’s priorities and the way it plans to work during the next six months. The changes in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of L...