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Minority oppression in Bangladesh is a “propaganda”, Touhid tells diplomats

News —2 December, 2024 20:34

Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain has dismissed the allegations of widespread minority oppression, describing them as "propaganda" by certain media outlets,…

Minority oppression in Bangladesh is a “propaganda”, Touhid tells diplomats

475,001 govt posts vacant; ministry issues directive for recruitment

The Ministry of Public Administration has directed the relevant…

475,001 govt posts vacant; ministry issues directive for recruitment
Revitalized SAARC can benefit region's people: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the SAARC…

Revitalized SAARC can benefit region's people: Prof Yunus

Writ seeks stay order on Joy Bangla as national slogan

Writ seeks stay order on Joy Bangla as national slogan

A writ petition was filed with the Appellate Division seeking a stay order on ‘Joy Bangla’ as national slogan. Additional Attorney General Barrister Anik R Haq said the…

SC stays HC judgment declaring Aug 15 national holiday

SC stays HC judgment declaring Aug 15 national holiday

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has stayed a High Court (HC) judgment that had declared August 15 as a national mourning day and public holiday. "The Appellate…

Tarique urges unity to end political vengeance

Tarique urges unity to end political vengeance

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged all to unite to end political vengeance, ensuring that no one's life or family is destroyed due to political differences. “Let’s…

Tarique's acquittal proves cases were politically motivated: Fakhrul

Tarique's acquittal proves cases were politically motivated: Fakhrul

Expressing relief over the High Court's acquittal of Tarique Rahman in the August 21 grenade attack cases, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated on Sunday …

White Paper reveals $16b laundered annually under Hasina regime

White Paper reveals $16b laundered annually under Hasina regime

An average of US$16 bn were illicitly siphoned off from Bangladesh every year during Sheikh Hasina's corrupt autocracy, leaving the country in a state of plunder when she fled away…

Adani Group commits to compliance after US bribery charges

Adani Group commits to compliance after US bribery charges

Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the US on fraud charges and an alleged bribery…

White Paper on economy submitted to chief adviser

White Paper on economy submitted to chief adviser

The committee formed to prepare a “White Paper” on the state of economy submitted its report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday. Eminent economist Dr Debapriya…

Munni Saha arrested

Munni Saha arrested

Detective Branch (DB) officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested journalist Munni Saha from Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar. A DB team arrested Munni Saha from the Karwan…

Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ moves west-northwestwards over Bay

Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ moves west-northwestwards over Bay

Cyclonic storm "Fengal" over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area moved west-northwestwards and now lies over the same area. As of 3:00 pm on Saturday, “Fengal” was…

31 indicted over Ctg lawyer Alif murder

31 indicted over Ctg lawyer Alif murder

A total of 31 people and 10-15 unknown one were indicted over the murder of Advocate Saiful Islam Alif during a violent clash between the followers of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari…

India needs to address Bangladesh’s concerns: foreign adviser

India needs to address Bangladesh’s concerns: foreign adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said India needs to address Bangladesh's longstanding concerns to improve bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. "Bangladesh's…

ICC has no right to arrest Myanmar junta boss, says China

ICC has no right to arrest Myanmar junta boss, says China

China has suggested the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no right to take action against Min Aung Hlaing as the court mulls an arrest warrant for the Myanmar junta boss over…

Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU

Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU

Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from jail for treatment.…

5-day Jor Ijtema begins at Tongi

5-day Jor Ijtema begins at Tongi

The five day 'Jor Ijtema', a preparatory event of the Biswa Ijtema, began on the bank of Turag river at Tongi here early Friday. With the general sermon delivered by the Pakistani…