2025 in Bangladesh
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The following is a list of scheduled and expected events for the year 2025 in Bangladesh. 2025 (MMXXV) is the current year, and is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2025th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 25th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 6th year of the 2020s decade.
It will follow 1431 and 1432 Baṅgābda (Bengali Year).[1]
The year 2025 is the 54th year of the independence of Bangladesh.
Incumbents
National government
| Photo | Post | Name |
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President of Bangladesh | Mohammed Shahabuddin (Age 75) |
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Prime Minister of Bangladesh | Vacant |
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Chief Adviser of Bangladesh | Muhammad Yunus (Age 84) |
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Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | Vacant |
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Chief Justice of Bangladesh | Syed Refaat Ahmed (Age 66) |
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Cabinet Secretary of Bangladesh | Sheikh Abdur Rashid (Age 67) |
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Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | AMM Nasir Uddin (Age 71) |
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Jatiya Sangsad | 12th Jatiya Sangsad (dissolved on 6 August 2024) |
Events
January
- 15 January — The Supreme Court of Bangladesh overturns the 2018 conviction of former prime minister Khaleda Zia for graft in a case involving an orphanage trust.[2]
- 16 January – Former Home Minister Lutfozzaman Babar, who was accused in the 2004 arms and ammunition haul case, is released from prison after serving 17 and half years.[3]
- 27 January – Clashes break out between Dhaka University students and students of seven colleges affiliated with the university demanding separation.[4]
- 28 January – A strike is called by the Bangladesh Railway Running Staff and Workers Union as part of their demands for increased pensions and other benefits, causing nationwide disruptions.[5]
February
- 5-6 February — The Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, the repurposed former residence of Bangladesh's first prime minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is demolished by protesters demonstrating against his daughter, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.[6]
- 6 February — The Bangladeshi government summons Indian acting high commissioner Pawan Badhe after Sheikh Hasina's speech from India, where she claimed that she was forced to flee because of Islamist mobs at her residence.[7]
- 8-9 February — Over 1,000 people are arrested in Operation Devil Hunt.[8]
- 12 February — The OHCHR report on 2024 protests in Bangladesh is published, with findings of the previous Sheikh Hasina administration behind possible “crimes against humanity” during its suppression of the July uprising in 2024.[9]
- 24 February — A group of residents attack a Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox’s Bazar following an altercation between soldiers and a civilian motorist, leaving at least one person dead.[10]
- 28 February — A new political party is formed by the student leadership of the July Revolution.[11]
March
- 13 March — An eight-year old girl dies from injuries sustained after being raped in Magura on the night of 5 March, sparking nationwide protests.[12]
- 18 March — Ataullah abu Ammar Jununi, the leader of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, is arrested in Narayanganj District, Dhaka Division.[13]
Holidays
- 15 February – Shab-e-Barat
- 21 February – Language Movement Day
- 26 March – Independence Day
- 28 March – Night of Power
- 28 March – Jumu'atul-Wida
- 31 March – Eid al-Fitr
- 1–2 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 14 April – Pohela Boishakh
- 1 May – May Day
- 5 May – Buddha's Birthday
- 6 June – Eid al-Adha
- 7–8 June – Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 6 July – Ashura
- 16 August – Krishna Janmashtami
- 5 September – Mawlid
- 2 October – Vijayadashami
- 16 December – Victory Day
- 25 December – Christmas
Deaths
January
- 4 January – Anjana Sultana, 59, actress[16]
- 5 January -
- Anisur Rahman, 91-92, economist[17]
- S. A. Khaleque, politician[18]
- Prabir Mitra, 81, actor[19]
- 26 January – Major General (Ret.) K. M. Shafiullah, 90, 2nd Chief of Army Staff[20]
February
- 9 February – Mohammad Abdur Rouf, 91, 5th Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh[21]
References
- ^ "Bangladesh Public Holidays 2025 Calendar - BD Public News". 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Alam, Julhas (15 January 2025). "Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections". AP News. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Lutfozzaman Babar walks out of jail after 17 years". The Daily Star. 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ "Explainer: How violence unfolded between students of DU, 7 affiliated colleges". The Business Standard. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Trains canceled across Bangladesh as rail union goes on strike". AP News. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home". BBC. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of assassination plot".
- ^ "Operation Devil Hunt: 1,308 arrested nationwide". 9 February 2025.
- ^ "Former Bangladesh gov't behind possible 'crimes against humanity', says UN". Al Jazeera. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in clash with soldiers, leaving 1 dead". AP News. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Bangladeshi students launch political party after ousting PM Hasina". Reuters. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh". BBC. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group". AP News. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Holidays and Observances in Bangladesh in 2025". Time and Date. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Anjana Rahman passes away at 59". The Daily Star. 4 January 2025.
- ^ "অর্থনীতিবিদ আনিসুর রহমান আর নেই". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Ex-MP SA Khaleque passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Veteran actor Prabir Mitra dies aged 81". The Business Standard. 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ "Ex-army chief KM Shafiullah passes away". The Business Standard. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Former CEC Abdur Rouf passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
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