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Curfew imposed in Nagpur amid Hindu groups' demand to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

News —19 March, 2025 07:32

A curfew has been imposed in parts of a city in India's western state of Maharashtra after Hindu groups demanded the removal of the tomb of Aurangzeb, a…

Curfew imposed in Nagpur amid Hindu groups' demand to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Court freezes 31 bank accounts linked to Hasina, family

A Dhaka court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts…

Court freezes 31 bank accounts linked to Hasina, family
HC stays EC notice on new party registrations

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday stayed the activities of the…

HC stays EC notice on new party registrations

EC rejects 20 reform proposals citing threat to authority

EC rejects 20 reform proposals citing threat to authority

The Election Commission has opposed at least 20 reform recommendations made by the Electoral System Reform Commission arguing that it would undermine its authority and create complexities.…

India's strategic shift in arms imports amid rising geopolitical tensions

India's strategic shift in arms imports amid rising geopolitical tensions

India's evolving security dynamics with China and Pakistan continue to shape its arms imports, making it the world's second-largest arms importer in 2020–24, according to a new…

Gabbard's remarks on Bangladesh misleading, damaging to its image

Gabbard's remarks on Bangladesh misleading, damaging to its image

The Interim government has expressed deep concern and distress over the remarks of US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh in an interview with…

128 DU students expelled for attacks on protesters during July movement

128 DU students expelled for attacks on protesters during July movement

Dhaka University has temporarily expelled 128 students for their alleged involvement in attacks on protesters on the campus from July 15 to August 5 last year.   This decision…

CA alerts police against misdeeds of anti-uprising force

CA alerts police against misdeeds of anti-uprising force

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on police personnel to remain alert against acts of defeated force of the July uprising to destabilise the country.  "Following…

Govt recommends withdrawal of 6,202 political cases

Govt recommends withdrawal of 6,202 political cases

The central committee, formed by the Home Ministry, on recommending the withdrawal of politically motivated and harassing cases, has so far suggested lifting 6,202 cases.   Headed…

Chinese solar panel giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh: envoy

Chinese solar panel giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh: envoy

Longi, the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world, has decided to set up an office and invest in solar panel manufacturing in Bangladesh, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao…

Chief Adviser goes to China Mar 26, meets President Xi Mar 28: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser goes to China Mar 26, meets President Xi Mar 28: Shafiqul

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China on 26 March and his visit will take Bangladesh-China relations to a new height, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul…

EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections meeting international standards

EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections meeting international standards

The European Union (EU) will support Bangladesh to conduct elections in line with international standards with a significant financial package as well as its experiences and expertise.…

Bangladesh shows remarkable generosity hosting Rohingyas: Guterres

Bangladesh shows remarkable generosity hosting Rohingyas: Guterres

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has said the generosity Bangladesh has been showing by hosting Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar is absolutely outstanding. "This…

HC upholds death sentences for 20 in Abrar killing

HC upholds death sentences for 20 in Abrar killing

The High Court (HC) on Sunday upheld the trial court’s verdict, confirming the death penalty for 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) and…

Protect us from misinformation, CA tells UN chief

Protect us from misinformation, CA tells UN chief

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday sought the support of the United Nations (UN) for combating misinformation.    "We need your blessings, we need your support…

Necessary dialogue must take place with Arakan Army: Guterres

Necessary dialogue must take place with Arakan Army: Guterres

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday said the Arakan Army is an entity with which he believes a “necessary dialogue must take place” but stressed…

UN chief Guterres opens new

UN chief Guterres opens new "UN House in Bangladesh"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday officially opened a new "UN House in Bangladesh" in the city.   Industries, Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan;…