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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bahrul Alam on Tuesday expressed hope that his colleagues will demonstrate professionalism, impartiality and a ReadMore..
Trump signs charter of ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos
US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially focused on cementing Gaza’s ceasefire but which he
No possibility of ballot snatching in upcoming polls: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday said there would be no scope for ballot snatching
Govt approves holiday on Feb 11, 12 to facilitate voting
Apart from the public holiday on the voting day on February 12, the Council of Advisers today approved a proposal
US Ambassador seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh
Newly appointed US Ambassador Brent Christensen called on Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury to discuss his plans for the judiciary
Only 10–15 banks enough for Bangladesh: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that 10 to 15 banks would be enough for Bangladesh’s
Enforced disappearances used to instill fear, silence opposition: Tajul Islam
The Chief Prosecutor of International Crime Tribunal (ICT), Muhammad Tajul Islam, has said that enforced disappearances were used to instil
Govt to provide Tk 2cr financial assistance to Shaheed Hadi’s family
The government has decided to provide a total of Tk 2 crore in financial assistance to the family of Shaheed
Transcom CEO granted bail after arrest warrant
A court has granted bail to Transcom Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Prothom Alo owner, Simeen Rahman and her
Sedition case: Charge framing hearing against Hasina,285 others on Feb 9
A Dhaka court on Wednesday set February 9 for the next hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed
Trial against Joy, Palak begins, discharge pleas rejected
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Wednesday started trial procedures against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of deposed prime minister Sheikh
Pay commission to propose salary hike of up to 142% for govt employees
The Pay Commission is planning to propose a sweeping overhaul of government salaries, recommending increases ranging from 100 percent to
Court orders seizure of family assets of ex-Hasina aide Jahangir
A Dhaka court has ordered to seize land worth Tk 17.5 million owned by Jahangir Alam, former personal assistant to
Tarique Rahman, Russian ambassador discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman held a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Tuesday. The
Vote ‘Yes’ in referendum to avoid returning to past: Adviser Sakhawat
Transport Adviser Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain has urged citizens to vote “Yes” in the upcoming referendum, warning
Court sets Jan 25 for further probe report in Shaheed Hadi case
A Dhaka court on Tuesday set January 25 for submitting further probe report in the case lodged over the sensational
NICAR clears NBR restructuring, health reforms
National Board of Revenue’s proposal to create two separate administrative divisions, along with several other reform initiatives, received approval from
Chankharpul case verdict deferred to Jan 26
As the verdict is not prepared, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Tuesday will not announce its scheduled judgement in
Govt appoints 102 magistrates for security oversight of BCS exams
The government has appointed 102 executive magistrates for security oversight of preliminary exams of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) on January
Chinmoy, 38 others indicted over Ctg lawyer murder
A court in Chittagong on Monday indicted 39 people, including including former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, in lawyer
Govt to sell Nassa Group assets to clear workers’ dues
Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain on Monday said a decision has been taken to
EU, Britain committed to sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland: von der Leyen
The EU and Britain stand firm in their commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark,
Limited internet briefly returns in Iran after protest blackout
Limited internet access briefly returned in Iran before dropping again, a monitor said Sunday, 10 days into a communications blackout
Court orders trial against S Alam, PK Haldar, 11 other in embezzlement case
A Dhaka court on Monday ordered the start of trial by framing charges against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful
Nearly 9 lakh law enforcers, 418 drones to ensure election security
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday said the government will deploy nearly nine lakh members
Tajul cautions against mislabelling July uprising as ‘mob’
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam on Sunday urged caution in use of the term “mob,” warning
Rule of law still biggest challenge despite reforms: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Sunday said establishing the rule of law remains Bangladesh’s biggest challenge, despite notable progress
Brazilian, Swiss ambassadors pay courtesy calls on Tarique Rahman
The ambassadors of Brazil and Switzerland to Bangladesh paid separate courtesy calls on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday, holding
Warrants issued for arrest of Nanak, Taposh, 22 others
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday issued warrants for arrest of 24 people including ex-minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak and
Plot scam: Verdict against Hasina-Tulip- Radwan on Feb 2
A Dhaka court on Sunday set February 2 for pronouncing its judgment in a case against 18 people, including ousted
Govt clarifies CA’s support for ‘Yes’ vote
The interim government on Sunday clarified the Chief Adviser’s support for the “Yes” vote in the forthcoming referendum is consistent
