#Bangladesh to consider amending law expected to suppress free speech in a move that may provide some hope for imprisoned journalists, including photojournalist & RMIT adjunct professor #ShahidulAlam.

PM #SheikhHasina has said the ultimate goal of her government is to build a country in which everyone has the opportunity to live a decent life, where people do not have to live without food, home, and treatment.

Dr Susane Giti has become the first women to be appointed as the major general in the country's history. Her appointment is “another new horizon opened by the ground-breaking steps” taken under the administration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

With the 11th general election just three months away, many female politicians have begun campaigning for party nominations in half of the six constituencies of Rajshahi.

Ex-bureaucrats are seeking nominations from the ruling #AwamiLeague party, with some big names including the former #Bangladesh Bank governor, Dr Md Farasuddin, among them.

The High Court has extended the bail of BNP Chairperson #KhaledaZia, once again, until October 15—in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case. A petition was filed with the High Court appealing an extension of its earlier order granting four-month’s bail to Khaleda Zia on July 5.

Authorities at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University has said the health condition of BNP Chairperson #KhaledaZia will not be made public from now on. On October 8, the HC extended the bail of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia till October 11 for this case.

Hospitals have refused to disclose the condition of #KhaledaZia’s health, stating that it is a private matter. Khaleda is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, as well as uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, painful urination, and respiratory problems

On the occasion of #DurgaPuja, Prime Minister #SheikhHasina has said #Bangladesh has set an example of religious harmony in the world by celebrating all the religious festivals irrespective of their religions.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has hosted a luncheon in honour of Prime Minister #SheikhHasina at his palace where 14 dishes were served.

Two female terrorists suspects holed up in a building at Narsingdi's Gangpar surrendered y'day after nine hours of negotiations with law enforcers & mediators. The two had been arrested a couple of yrs ago in connection with militancy & were released on bail earlier this year.

Prime Minister #SheikhHasina held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz here this evening.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) & China National Chemical Engineering No 7 Construction Co Ltd (CC-7) will jointly construct #Bangladesh’s biggest fertilizer factory in Narsingdi. It will have an annual production capacity of 9.24 lakh metric tons & wl be opened by 2022.