June 17, 2026
He calls the former police chief’s arrest “a defining success for Bangladesh Police in recent times”
"I feel a message needs to be sent to everyone in and outside this country - this is not Sheikh Hasina's government, this is a government mandated by the people."
The government hands over a formal protest note following the diplomatic friction
“The foreign ministry is taking appropriate measures and we’ll update you at the end of the day,” says Khalilur Rahman
Information Advisor Zahed stresses that anyone can participate in the elections, as long as eligibility criteria are met
"We will stand by the marginalised," says Advisor Zahed as relief measures roll out
The government is taking measures to mitigate the risks of extremism, the advisor says
It will take 10 months to a year to complete all the local government polls, he says
