Latest news in Bangladesh? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
- International Crimes Tribunal Orders Surrender: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-2 issued an order requiring 30 individualsincluding ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former army chief General Aziz Ahmed, and former police chief Benazir Ahmedto surrender before the court by September 16, 2026, in connection with crimes against humanity charges. Nepal News | Nepal’s First Online News Portal
- IsDB High-Level Bilateral Talks: Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is holding high-level discussions in Dhaka focusing on Bangladesh’s energy security, infrastructure financing, and the upcoming Country Partnership Strategy. Islamic Development Bank
- Energy & Power Developments: Authorities are pushing for nationwide gas supply recovery following completed repairs at the Maheshkhali floating LNG terminal. The government also introduced incentives for surplus grid electricity generated from rooftop solar systems to relieve industrial power pressure. Human Online+ 1
- Foreign Labor & Remittance Inflows: Official reports show inward remittances for August totaled approximately $2.97 billion, supporting foreign exchange reserves. Concurrently, recruitment frameworks are progressing with Malaysia regarding phased hiring quotas for Bangladeshi workers. Human Online+ 1
- Asian Games Cricket Squad: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its 15-member men’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games, naming Litton Das as captain. ANTARA News