High Court suspends decision to vacate REHAB president’s post
Special Correspondent: The High Court has suspended the effectiveness of a decision by the Ministry of Commerce declaring the post of president of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) vacant, allowing Dr Ali Afzal to continue serving as the association’s president for the time being.A High Court bench comprising Justice KM Kamrul Kader and Justice Fatema Anwar passed the order on September 21, 2026, following the preliminary hearing of a writ petition filed by Dr Ali Afzal challenging the ministry’s decision.The court also issued a rule in the matter and directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce to dispose of the appeal and stay application submitted by Dr Ali Afzal on September 15.According to the lawyer’s certificate regarding the court order, failure to comply with the directive could amount to contempt of court.The High Court’s order has temporarily suspended the effectiveness of the Ministry of Commerce’s September 14 decision, under which the position of REHAB president had been declared vacant.As a result, Dr Ali Afzal’s position as REHAB president remains in force, subject to further proceedings and the disposal of his appeal and stay application by the Ministry of Commerce.The order is expected to bring temporary clarity to the leadership issue within the country’s real estate and housing sector while the legal and administrative processes continue.Royal Enfield One Ride 2026 Brings Together 1,000+ Riders across BangladeshMore than 1,000 Royal Enfield motorcycle enthusiasts joined the global One Ride 2026 celebration across Bangladesh on Sunday, highlighting the rapidly growing riding community and the expanding presence of the iconic motorcycle brand in the country.Held under the global theme “Every Rider. Every Road. One Mission.”, the nationwide event featured 23 separate rides organised through 23 Royal Enfield sales points across Bangladesh.The celebration brought together riders from different cities and regions of the country, alongside Royal Enfield communities in more than 60 countries, as part of the brand’s global initiative promoting riding, community and its philosophy of “Pure Motorcycling”.The central One Ride event in Bangladesh was held at a resort in Mawa, Munshiganj. The central ride began from the Royal Enfield Flagship Showroom in Tejgaon, with riders from Flagship, Uttara, Mirpur, Bongshal, Narshingdi, Gazipur and Mymensingh joining the ride. Riders from Faridpur and Shariatpur also took part.More than 500 riders participated in the central ride, which was followed by entertainment, engagement and community activities.For the first time, the event featured a display of the Limited Edition Colour Classic 350, along with displays of genuine motorcycle accessories and spare parts. Participants also had access to dedicated motorcycle servicing and washing facilities and several experience zones.The programme included a slow bike race, tug of war, rider photography and acoustic live music, creating opportunities for participants to interact and strengthen ties within the growing riding community.The event also reflected Royal Enfield's increasing footprint in Bangladesh's motorcycle market. The company entered the Bangladeshi market in October 2024 with the Hunter, Classic, Meteor and Bullet 350 models.Within less than two years, Royal Enfield says it has developed an active riding community across different parts of the country, with riders participating in organised activities through its expanding network of sales points.The One Ride initiative also carries a broader global environmental dimension, with participating riders contributing to the Himalayan Snow Leopard Conservation initiative.The nationwide event demonstrated how motorcycle brands are increasingly focusing not only on vehicle sales but also on building rider communities, customer engagement and lifestyle-oriented experiences.With rides taking place across different regions, Royal Enfield One Ride 2026 brought together riders travelling on different routes and from different cities under a common identity—Pure Motorcycling.
