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

News —8 January, 2025 20:59

Bangladesh has not yet received a response from New Delhi regarding the Dhaka’s letter sent to facilitate the return of Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Affairs…

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

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

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday…

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

The Department of Immigration and Passports has cancelled the…

Hasina's passports revoked

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…

ICT issues arrest warrants against Hasina, 10 others

ICT issues arrest warrants against Hasina, 10 others

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday issued warrants for the arrest of 11 people including former Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina in connection…

Hamas official says ready to free 34 Gaza hostages under mooted deal

Hamas official says ready to free 34 Gaza hostages under mooted deal

Palestinian Territories: A Hamas official on Sunday said the Palestinian militants were ready to free 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel,…

Khaleda to go to London on Jan 7 for treatment: Fakhrul

Khaleda to go to London on Jan 7 for treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will travel to London on Tuesday night for advanced medical treatment, party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir formally announced on Sunday…

Bangladesh debunks Indian journalist Palki Sharma's reports

Bangladesh debunks Indian journalist Palki Sharma's reports

Recent reports on Home Secretary Nasimul Ghani, produced by Indian journalist Palki Sharma, published on the YouTube channel of Firstpost and news portal BDDiGEST are false and fabricated…

Saudi’s Aramco willing to build refinery in Bangladesh

Saudi’s Aramco willing to build refinery in Bangladesh

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan on Sunday said Saudi Arabian oil company – Aramco – is willing to come to Bangladesh to build a refinery here…