The Election Commission (EC) has finalized several proposed changes to existing laws and rules ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The commission announced that these approved proposals will be sent to the Ministry of Law shortly.
The government has taken steps to organize an international exhibition to expand the export of jute and jute products. To this end, a coordination meeting titled "Strategic Economic Diplomacy and Export Expansion of Bangladesh's Jute Sector" was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Textiles and Jute.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that procedure rules and long-standing parliamentary practices were violated during the enactment of laws and the formation of parliamentary standing committees in the 13th National Parliament. In a statement issued, the organization claimed that the ruling party is weakening the culture of parliamentary accountability through its sheer majority on Tuesday. It also called for the enactment of a new law with the participation of all relevant stakeholders to enhance the authority and effectiveness of parliamentary committees.
A businessman named Abul Kashem, 60, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover in the capital's Jatrabari area. He lost control of his motorcycle at the Dhalpur turning point and was thrown onto the road around 5pm on Tuesday. Pedestrians and police officers rescued him in critical condition and rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where the attending doctor declared him dead around 6pm.
Fourteen senior officials of the Bangladesh Police holding the ranks of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Additional DIG, and Superintendent of Police (SP) have been transferred simultaneously. The orders for these transfers and postings were issued through separate notifications by the Police-1 Branch of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday (July 21).
The government has taken steps to introduce several special privileges for Expatriate Cardholders during air travel. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced that various services, including special discounts on airline tickets, access to the Balaka Lounge, and priority check-in and boarding facilities, will be linked to the Expatriate Card.