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India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’: Amir Khasru told The Hindu

News —28 August, 2024 22:57

India’s official policy towards Bangladesh “completely failed” as it was dominated by an “ecosystem” consisting of powerful…

India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’: Amir Khasru told The Hindu

Govt lifts ban on Jamaat, Shibir

The interim government today lifted the ban on Jamaat-e- Islami…

Govt lifts ban on Jamaat, Shibir
Contempt of court petition filed against 7 ex-SC judges

A lawyer on Wednesday filed a contempt of court petition against…

Contempt of court petition filed against 7 ex-SC judges

Water levels of all major rivers currently below danger

Water levels of all major rivers currently below danger

Water of all major rivers of the country is flowing below the danger level, Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) said on Wednesday. During 24 hours, water level of…

Interim govt launches probe into enforced disappearances during Hasina’s misrule

Interim govt launches probe into enforced disappearances during Hasina’s misrule

The interim government has established a five-member commission to investigate cases of enforced disappearances allegedly carried out by law enforcement agencies during the 15-year…

Plea to review SC verdict cancelling caretaker govt system

Plea to review SC verdict cancelling caretaker govt system

A petition was filed on Tuesday with the apex court, pleading to review an Appellate Division judgment that scrapped the 13th amendment to the constitution which allowed the formation…

Flood death toll rises to 27

Flood death toll rises to 27

The death toll in the devastating flood has risen to 27 as the deaths of four more people in Cumilla were reported today. Among the deaths, 10 were in Cumilla, one in Feni, five in…

Bangladeshi student sent back after 'love' emoji on anti-India post

Bangladeshi student sent back after 'love' emoji on anti-India post

A Bangladeshi student studying at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar in Assam was sent back home after she reacted with a 'love' emoji to an anti-India post on social media,…

India opens Farakka, puts northern Bangladesh at risk of flooding

India opens Farakka, puts northern Bangladesh at risk of flooding

India has opened all 109 gates of the Farakka Barrage, heightening the risk of severe flooding in Bangladesh's northern regions. The move was prompted by worsening flood conditions…

Inu arrested

Inu arrested

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) President Hasanul Haque Inu was arrested on Monday afternoon in connection with a case filed under the Explosive Substance Act. He was detained by police…

Pedal rickshaw pullers protest, demand ban on battery-operated rickshaws

Pedal rickshaw pullers protest, demand ban on battery-operated rickshaws

Hundreds of peddled rickshaw drivers staged a protest at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection on Monday, demanding a ban on battery-run rickshaws from the city's main roads.  The protest…

Hajj registration opens Sep 1

Hajj registration opens Sep 1

The primary registration for the 2025-Hajj will begin from September 1 and continue till November 30 under government and private managements.  The deadline for the registration…

Flood: death toll rises to 23, over 1.2m marooned

Flood: death toll rises to 23, over 1.2m marooned

Three more people died in flood-hit Noakhali and Khagrachhai districts, raising the death toll from the disaster to 23 on Monday, according to the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.…

Govt to protect rights of every citizen: Yunus

Govt to protect rights of every citizen: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Monday said Bangladesh is a large family where the responsibility of the government is to protect the rights of every citizen. The comment…

Forty Ansar members handed over to police

Forty Ansar members handed over to police

Forty Ansar personnel, held by Bangladesh Army from the Secretariat following a clash with students on Sunday, were handed over to police. Shahbagh police station OC Shahabuddin said…

DMP bans public meet outside Secretariat and Jamuna guest house

DMP bans public meet outside Secretariat and Jamuna guest house

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has placed an indefinite ban on holding any type of meeting, gathering, procession, rally and demonstration in areas surrounding Bangladesh Secretariat…

Students and Ansar members clash at Secretariat

Students and Ansar members clash at Secretariat

Several people were injured as a clash broke out between Dhaka University students and Ansar members at the Secretariat on Sunday night. The clash started after 9 pm, following reports…