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CID launches probe into money laundering charges against Saifuzzaman

News —31 October, 2024 20:38

The Financial Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed…

CID launches probe into money laundering charges against Saifuzzaman

Gazette on EC search committee issued

The interim government has formed a six-member search committee,…

Gazette on EC search committee issued
Govt appoints 752 legal officers in 11 districts

The government has appointed 752 legal officers at different…

Govt appoints 752 legal officers in 11 districts

Hindu leaders sued for disrespecting national flag

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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…

UNHRC office to open in Dhaka soon

UNHRC office to open in Dhaka soon

Social Welfare Adviser Sharmeen S. Murshid said an office of the United Nations Human Rights Council will be established in Dhaka soon. The adviser disclosed it after a delegation…

Search committee for EC formed: Asif Nazrul 

Search committee for EC formed: Asif Nazrul 

 A search committee has been formed to establish the Election Commission, Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday.  The recommendation has been submitted to the…

Khaleda to be taken to London for treatment

Khaleda to be taken to London for treatment

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be taken to London first and then to a third country for advanced treatment very soon.  "Considering her health condition, we have started preparations…

ACC chairman, 2 commissioners resign

ACC chairman, 2 commissioners resign

Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Moinuddin Abdullah has resigned alongside two ACC commissioners -- Asia Khatoon and Md Jahurul Haque. Confirmed by official sources…

Awami-backed 28 journalists under scanner

Awami-backed 28 journalists under scanner

The interim government has directed relevant authorities to go tough on 28 journalists who collaborated with the authoritarian Awami League regime. The Ministry of Information and…