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Iran threatens Israel and US with 'a crushing response'
News —2 November, 2024 15:43
Iran's supreme leader on Saturday threatened both Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. Ayatollah…
BCS exam attempt limit increased to four
The Advisory Council on Thursday decided that a candidate can…
CID launches probe into money laundering charges against Saifuzzaman
The Financial Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department…
US to help Bangladesh recover stolen money
The United States (US) has assured Bangladesh of providing support to repatriating its stolen money. US Charge d'Affaires Helen LaFave made the assurance as she paid a farewell…
Hasina govt took unplanned high-cost dev projects in energy sector
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that unplanned development projects were taken in the power and energy sector during Sheikh Hasina regime…
Subversion case against Khaleda, sedition case against Tarique scrapped
The High Court (HC) on Thursday scrapped proceedings of separate cases filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and the party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman. A High Court…
Gazette on EC search committee issued
The interim government has formed a six-member search committee, headed by Appellate Division judge Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, to recommend names of the commissioners for constituting…
Govt appoints 752 legal officers in 11 districts
The government has appointed 752 legal officers at different courts in 11 districts across the country in one week. Of the legal officers, 83 were appointed in Kishoreganj, 63 in Cox's…
Hindu leaders sued for disrespecting national flag
A sedition case has been filed against Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari, a spokesman for the Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, and 19 other members of the Hindu community for allegedly hoisting a…
Hasina’s extradition process will begin after conviction: CA press wing
The government will start the process of extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina once she is convicted in court, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir…
Govt seeks direct communication with WHO, bypassing Saima
The interim government is trying to communicate directly with the World Health Organization (WHO) instead of doing it through Regional Director for South-East Asia and daughter of…
No place for Hasina’s fascist party: Yunus tells FT
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has levelled strong accusations against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, labelling it as "fascist" and asserting that…
Govt yet to decide on opening UNHR Office: Touhid
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said that the government is yet to decide regarding opening of an office of the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) in Dhaka.…
Ex-agriculture minister Abdus Shahid arrested
Police arrested former agriculture minister Md Abdus Shahid from his residence in the city's Uttara in the early hours of Wednesday. Mmuhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner of the media and public relations of the Detective Branch (DB) of police, confirmed the arrest in a brief message.
Chief Adviser invited to attend D-8 Summit in Cairo this December
Egypt has invited Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus to attend the D-8 Summit to be held in the North African country in December. Egyptian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Omar Fahmy, handed…
Australia launches plan to build long-range guided missiles
Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled Wednesday by a top defence official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.…
Around 250 untreated sewage connections polluting Buriganga
Around 250 pipelines are discharging raw sewage directly into the Buriganga River within a span of only six kilometres, contributing to 30-40 percent of the pollution in one of Bangladesh’s…