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Khaleda to join Armed Forces Day reception after 12 years
News —20 November, 2024 18:28
After nearly 12 years, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is going to attend the reception at Senakunja on Armed Forces Day on Thursday afternoon. She is scheduled…
AL men should question Hasina for abandoning them: Asif Nazrul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul…
Lay out election roadmap to restore trust: BNP
Stating that people have started suspecting the intentions of…
Election as soon as possible after essential reforms: Law Adviser
Law adviser Asif Nazrul has said they will hold the national election as soon as possible on completion of necessary reforms. “This is not a matter for the Ministry of Law. We…
HC for forming high-powered body to examine Adani power deal
The High Court (HC) on Tuesday ordered authorities concerned to form a high-level committee to scrutinize the power deal signed between the government and the Adani Group of India…
Ordinance raising age limit for entering public jobs issued
The government has issued an ordinance raising the age limit for entering public sector jobs to 32. President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued the ordinance on Monday. The gazette…
Delhi must return Hasina to face trial, Prof Yunus tells The Hindu
Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu. He admitted however that he had no…
CA’s remark on 4-year govt tenure raises concerns: Tarique
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called upon people from all walks of life to extend their helping hands to those affected during the recent student-led mass movement.…
BNP will name institutions after martyrs if it returns: Tarique
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called upon people from all walks of life to extend their helping hands to those affected during the recent student-led mass movement.…
Quick polls planned, interim govt’s tenure under 4 years: Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the tenure of the interim government will be less than four years, and their intention is to hold the election as quickly as possible.…
Rice import from India through Benapole port resume after 2 years
After a two-year hiatus, rice imports from India have resumed through the Benapole port. Three trucks loaded with 105 tonnes (105,000 kg) of non-basmati rice, imported by Mahabubul…
ICT prosecution links Hasina to command responsibility for crimes
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Advocate Muhammad Tajul Islam on Monday said ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina had superior command responsibility over…
Govt to seek extradition of Hasina: Dr Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said his interim government will seek extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who fled to India after the fall of the…
Interim govt creates 86,277 jobs in 100 days
The Interim government has created 86,277 jobs under different ministries in its first 100 days, secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Rezaul Maksud Zahedi has said. During…
Bangladesh's economy lags behind Sri Lanka, Nepal: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think tank, believes that Bangladesh’s economy lags behind Sri Lanka and Nepal, and will face three significant challenges in the next two…
Chief Adviser to address nation this evening
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:00 pm on Sunday on the completion of 100 days of the interim government. The address will be broadcast on Bangladesh Television and BTV World, the chief adviser's press wing said. The interim government, led by Prof Yunus, was sworn in on August 8 last after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5 amid a student-led mass upsurge.
Dhaka Residential students block Mirpur road
Students of Dhaka Residential Model College (DRMC) have blockaded Mirpur Road in front of their institution, demanding the admission of students on the basis of merit, police…