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Visa issue doesn’t exist once passport revoked: Govt

News —9 January, 2025 22:45

Apparently referring to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported visa extension, the interim government on Thursday said visa issue does not…

Visa issue doesn’t exist once passport revoked: Govt

4 killed in Savar bus-ambulance fire

Four people were killed and 15 others injured as a gas cylinder…

4 killed in Savar bus-ambulance fire
India yet to respond to letter seeking Hasina’s repatriation: Touhid

Bangladesh has not yet received a response from New Delhi regarding…

India yet to respond to letter seeking Hasina’s repatriation: Touhid

BGB-BSF flag meeting held over fence construction at Chouka

BGB-BSF flag meeting held over fence construction at Chouka

A flag meeting between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF) of India was held centered around the construction of a barbed wire fence at the Chouka…

Emotional Moment:  Khaleda reunites with son Tarique after 7 years

Emotional Moment: Khaleda reunites with son Tarique after 7 years

In a long-awaited touching moment, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has embraced her eldest son and BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman at London's Heathrow International Airport on Wednesday,…

Khaleda reaches London for treatment

Khaleda reaches London for treatment

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who left Dhaka on Tuesday night aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar, has reached London to receive advanced treatment at The London…

Hasina’s visa extension not taken positively by people: Rizvi

Hasina’s visa extension not taken positively by people: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said the people of Bangladesh have not taken positively India’s extension of a visa for a killer like Sheikh…

Hasina's passports revoked

Hasina's passports revoked

The Department of Immigration and Passports has cancelled the passports of 97 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, due to their alleged involvement in enforced disappearances…

Jahangir asks CID to complete money laundering investigation quickly

Jahangir asks CID to complete money laundering investigation quickly

Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) today asked the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to complete quickly the investigation into allegations of money laundering.…

EIB VP Beer begins Bangladesh tour to strengthen ties with interim govt

EIB VP Beer begins Bangladesh tour to strengthen ties with interim govt

European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Nicola Beer began her three-day visit on Tuesday to review the existing partnerships, discuss various issues and explore expanded investment…

Starmer backs Tulip despite ongoing property scandal

Starmer backs Tulip despite ongoing property scandal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he retains confidence in his City minister, Tulip Siddiq, who has come under scrutiny over her ties to properties linked to allies of Bangladesh’s…

Tulip Siddiq reports herself to watchdog over Bangladesh property claims

Tulip Siddiq reports herself to watchdog over Bangladesh property claims

A senior Treasury minister has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi…

Commission to speak with Hasina over BDR carnage if allowed

Commission to speak with Hasina over BDR carnage if allowed

The National Independent Investigation Commission Chief Maj Gen (retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman today said if permission is given, they will try to talk with former Prime Minister Sheikh…

Khaleda Zia to be admitted to London Clinic

Khaleda Zia to be admitted to London Clinic

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will be admitted to London Clinic in the UK for advanced treatment as she will leave Dhaka tomorrow for London.   Her personal physician Prof…

Govt exempts VAT on metro rail services

Govt exempts VAT on metro rail services

The government today exempted Value Added Tax (VAT) on metro rail services, according to an order issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) here.   This (order) means the…

E-passport implementation to be completed by year-end: Home Adviser

E-passport implementation to be completed by year-end: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that electronic passports (e-passports) will be fully implemented across Bangladesh by December 31 this…

CA asks BEPZA to promote Bangladesh abroad

CA asks BEPZA to promote Bangladesh abroad

 Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today asked Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to promote Bangladesh abroad and bring more investments to the country's…