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Students unveil National Citizens Committee as vehicle for July movement's aspirations

News —8 September, 2024 19:48

The National Citizens Committee made its debut on Sunday, as a platform to channel the hopes and aspirations of the sections of society that came together…

Students unveil National Citizens Committee as vehicle for July movement's aspirations

Chief Adviser for fast-tracked resettlement process for Rohingyas

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today underscored the…

Chief Adviser for fast-tracked resettlement process for Rohingyas
Dhaka surprised by Indian Defence Minister's remarks: Foreign Adviser

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday…

Dhaka surprised by Indian Defence Minister's remarks: Foreign Adviser

Joint forces’ drive: 25 arrested, 53 firearms recovered

Joint forces’ drive: 25 arrested, 53 firearms recovered

A total of twenty-five people were arrested with arms and ammunition during the nationwide joint forces’ drive till Saturday. During this time, law enforcers have also recovered…

CPA struggles to encash over Tk 1,300cr in FDRs from banks once linked to S Alam Group

CPA struggles to encash over Tk 1,300cr in FDRs from banks once linked to S Alam Group

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is facing difficulties in reclaiming over Tk 1,300 crore in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) held in seven banks, many of which are associated with…

50 injured in BNP factional clash over extortion racket dispute

50 injured in BNP factional clash over extortion racket dispute

At least 50 people were injured Friday night in a clash between two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organizations over dominance and extortion…

No thoughts of changing national anthem: Religious Affairs Adviser

No thoughts of changing national anthem: Religious Affairs Adviser

Stating that there are no thoughts of changing the national anthem, Religious Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Saturday said that the interim government will not do anything that creates…

Yunus describes border killings by BSF as 'callousness'

Yunus describes border killings by BSF as 'callousness'

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has condemned border killings of Bangladeshis by India's Border Security Force, describing it as callousness and insisting they must stop because killing…

Rizvi slams Indian defense minister's remarks as 'provocative'

Rizvi slams Indian defense minister's remarks as 'provocative'

BNP Senior Leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi sharply criticized Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks, calling them "motivated and provocative." The comments came on Friday, following…

Has Hasan Mahmud fled to Belgium?

Has Hasan Mahmud fled to Belgium?

Former Foreign Minister and Bangladesh Awami League joint general secretary Hasan Mahmud has left the country for Belgium before the travel ban imposed on a number of ministers including…

Int'l court urged to hold India accountable for flooding Bangladesh

Int'l court urged to hold India accountable for flooding Bangladesh

The recent flooding that has submerged Feni and ten other districts in Bangladesh has led to calls for international intervention. On Friday, prominent figures and citizens gathered…

Bangladesh seeks Teesta water-sharing resolution under international laws

Bangladesh seeks Teesta water-sharing resolution under international laws

  Bangladesh’s interim government will ‘work with’ India in order to resolve the issues over the long-pending Teesta water-sharing treaty, says Chief Advisor…

HC orders appointment of receiver for Beximco

HC orders appointment of receiver for Beximco

The High Court has issued a directive to appoint a receiver to oversee all companies of the Beximco Group, owned by Salman F Rahman, a private investment advisor to former Prime Minister…

Gonobhaban to be converted into memorial museum

Gonobhaban to be converted into memorial museum

The interim government’s Advisory Council has decided to transform Gonobhaban, the former official residence of Sheikh Hasina, into a museum to commemorate the student-led mass…

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury under BB scanner

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury under BB scanner

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank today ordered the banks to seek information on all accounts of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, former speaker of the…

Global leaders extend strong support for Bangladesh

Global leaders extend strong support for Bangladesh

Global leaders have announced strong support for the new Bangladesh government led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, stressing that they stand ready to help in any way they can…

Awal commission announces resignation amid controversy

Awal commission announces resignation amid controversy

Chief Election Commission Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday announced the resignation of the five-member commission. The CEC made the announcement at a press conference in the Nirbachon…