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All missions directed to expedite visa approvals for foreign journalists
News —17 August, 2024 13:11
The interim government has asked all its missions abroad to expedite visa approvals for journalists who want to visit Bangladesh. "During his telephone…
Murder case filed against Hasina in Bogura
A murder case has been filed here against 101 persons, including…
Khaleda to go abroad for treatment soon: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday…
Over 600 people killed in Bangladesh between Jul 16 and Aug 11 : UN
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Friday said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and rule of…
Interim govt expanded with four new advisers
Four new advisers were sworn in on Friday afternoon, expanding the recently formed 17-member interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The new advisers are…
Notorious Ziaul Ahsan arrested
Former Maj Gen Ziaul Ahsan, the former Director General of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC), was arrested late last night from Dhaka's Khilkhet area. According to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the arrest was made following a tip-off and is related to an ongoing case filed at the New Market Police Station.
ISPR assures actions against army members for misconduct
Some videos showing misconduct by army personnel with some people have been published on various social media. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release said on Friday…
Tuku, Palak, Soikat put on 10-day remand
A Dhaka court today placed former deputy speaker Shamsul Haque Tuku, former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and Dhaka University Chhatra League general secretary Tanvir Hasan…
History very cruel, power isn't permanent: Fakhrul to Hasina
Pointing to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said history is very cruel as the Great Almighty…
Probe begins in genocide case against Hasina
The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today started probing into the genocide and crimes against humanity case lodged against ousted prime minister Sheikh…
Lavrov expresses optimism for strengthening Bangladesh-Russia ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country looks forward to the continuation of productive interaction with the foreign office of Bangladesh for further strengthening…
UN to probe student protesters' killings
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has made a phone call to Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and said a UN-led investigation will be launched…
Interim govt criticizes Hasina's statements from India as detrimental to bilateral ties
The interim government has formally communicated its concerns to India regarding recent statements made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, describing them as “not conducive”…
Court grants 10-day remand for Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq in murder case
A Dhaka court today granted a 10-day remand (each) for Salman F Rahman, private industry affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq…
Dhaka wants stopping border killing, conclusion of Teesta deal
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has stressed on some key issues with India like stopping "border killing, conclusion of Teesta water sharing agreement, and ensuring supply…
Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case
A case has been filed against 30 people including Awami League president and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and some members of law enforcement…
Ex-SB Chief Monirul, ex-DMP Commissioner Habibur sent on forced retirement
Former Special Branch (SB) Chief, Additional Inspector General of Police, Md. Monirul Islam and former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman have been sent on…