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Government Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The Ministry of Home Affairs is currently focused on balancing the modernization of legal frameworks with the urgent need to restore public confidence through improved law and order.
Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced a review of passport fee reductions for expatriates.
Minister announced an action plan to control crime in Dhaka and addressed police accountability.
Minister met with Puja Udjapan Parishad leaders to discuss security for Durga Puja.
Budget figure of Tk 31,039 crore is FY2025-26 proposed allocation for Public Security Division and Security Service Division combined (TBS, June 2025). RAB reform is under active legal review; possible renaming discussed but not yet enacted. Staff count not published by MoHA. Established year is 1971 per Wikipedia (Mujibnagar Provisional Government, 10 April 1971). Pakistan MoU signed 8 May 2026 (not 7 May as some early reports stated; BSS and Daily Star both confirm 8 May). The May 1 joint operation targets drug smugglers and extortionists, not individual addicts, per Home Minister's May 4 press conference.
Minister met with UK High Commissioner Sarah Cooke to discuss security, Rohingya issues, and migration.
MoHA issued a circular granting Visa on Arrival (Gratis) to a Sierra Leone national.
Parliament passed the Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026 to modernize anti-gambling laws.
Cabinet formed a committee to draft a new Visa Policy 2026.
Minister Salahuddin Ahmed departed for New York to attend the UNCOPS-V summit.
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