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Developments in Bangladesh can’t be dismissed only as media exaggerations: India
News —29 November, 2024 20:20
India has expressed concern over what it called a "surge of extremist rhetoric" in Bangladesh and said the interim government must live up to its responsibility…
Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer: VOA survey
A significant portion of Bangladesh’s population believes…
Australia passes under-16 social media ban, a world-first
A groundbreaking law banning social media use for children under…
Time to unite and build Bangladesh: Tarique
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said it is now time to build Bangladesh with united efforts after the ouster of autocratic regime. "The people of Bangladesh have overthrown…
SC denies bail plea of Halmark chairman Jesmine
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday rejected a bail petition of Hallmark chairman Jesmine Islam. The Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat…
Two ex-RAB officers asked to appear before ICT on Dec 2
The International Crimes Tribunal ICT) has asked two former Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officers before the tribunal on December 2 next in a case filed over enforced disappearance…
HC issues no rule on ISKCON as govt takes necessary measures
The High Court today passed no rule on banning ISKCON in Bangladesh after being informed that the government is dealing with the issue lawfully and taking necessary measures. The High…
Massive irregularities in banking, energy sectors detected: Debapriya
Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, a renowned economist and policy analyst, has disclosed that significant irregularities have been uncovered within Bangladesh's banking and energy sectors…
Don’t’ pave the path for fascist return: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday warned that there is a possibility for the return of fascism due to disruptive activities and disunity among those who…
Adani fraud allegations rock Indian Parliament
India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Thursday by opposition parties protesting the government’s silence over allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani, who…
Dhaka, Seoul kicks off negotiation to sign EPA
Bangladesh and South Korea have launched negotiations for signing a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two countries. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Korean Minister…
Suspended magistrate Urmi gets bail
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted bail to suspended assistant commissioner of Lalmonirhat Tapashee Tabassum Urmi in a defamation case filed for making derogatory remarks about the…
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADB's 11th President. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan's Prime Minister…
BNP urges Chief Adviser to foster national unity to resolve issues
BNP on Wednesday shared its concern with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus over some untoward incidents that happened in the country over the past few days. A five-member BNP delegation,…
Fakhrul warns of 'evil efforts' to divide nation via social media
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the evil efforts by certain individuals who, he said, are attempting to lead the nation…
HC wants to know govt’s stance over ISKCON
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday issued a rule asking the government to inform the court about its stance regarding Hindu religious organisation ISKCON, its activities, and what steps…
ICC to seek arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor asked judges on Wednesday to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed…