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No legal bar to govt officials’ ‘Yes’ vote campaign: Ali Riaz
Special assistant to the chief adviser and chief coordinator of referendum campaign, Professor Ali Riaz, on Saturday said there is
Extortion rivalry behind Musabbir killing: DB
Detective Branch (DB) of police on Saturday stated the murder of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir in Dhaka’s Karwan
Joint forces arrest 278 nationwide in weeklong drive: ISPR
Members of the joint forces, led by the Bangladesh Army, arrested 278 suspected criminals in a nationwide drive conducted between
US officially leaves World Health Organization
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest
Saraswati Puja observed countrywide with traditional devotion, festivity
Saraswati Puja, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music and the arts, was celebrated across Bangladesh on Friday
CA calls for democratic social order inspired by 1969 mass Uprising
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the nation to work collectively toward establishing a genuinely democratic social
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
