Morning Brief

EC to consult stakeholders on roadmap announcement anniversary

Ahead of the upcoming 12th parliamentary election, set to be held in January, the Election Commission (EC) is embarking on a process of consultation with various stakeholders to understand their "expectations and actions" regarding the election.

Read more here

File photo of Election Commission building Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Lavrov's visit: Bangladesh to request Russia for peaceful end to Ukraine war

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Tuesday said Dhaka would request Russia during Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's upcoming Bangladesh visit to find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.

Read more here 

A view shows marine station building destroyed during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia`s attack on Ukraine, in Izmail, Odesa region, Ukraine August 2, 2023 - Reuters

ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar junta to stop attacks on civilians

Southeast Asian leaders strongly condemned violence and attacks on civilians in Myanmar, directly blaming the ruling junta, with host Indonesia saying at a summit on Tuesday there had been scant progress on an agreed peace plan.

Read more here 

Leaders hold hands for a family photo before the start of the retreat session at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5, 2023 Photo: Reuters

PM Hasina for averting excessive compensation claims in land acquisition

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the authorities concerned including the district administrations, to remain vigil so that none can claim excessive compensations for land acquisition required for implementing development projects.

Read more here 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks to the media to explain the outcome of her recent South Africa visit to attend the 15th BRICS summit in the capital’s Ganabhaban on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Photo: Focus Bangla
Why is Bangladesh's remittance inflow declining?

Despite most economic indicators of Bangladesh showing a downward trend, the country’s remittance inflow, in previous years, had remained comparatively resilient. 

Read more here 

Macro shot of a dollar. Photo: Bigstock