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ACC, judiciary were slaves to Hasina

Law Affairs Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul yesterday accused the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the judiciary of being subservient to the Awami League during its time in power, alleging that they failed to ensure justice and accountability in most cases.
9 December 2024, 18:11 PM

ACC can't control corruption unless there's 'positive change': Iftekharuzzaman

Iftekharuzzaman said they are "embarrassed" for the kind of information received during the reform commission's activities.
9 December 2024, 12:23 PM

47th BCS application window postponed

PSC Public Relations Officer SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the decision to The Daily Star.
9 December 2024, 12:23 PM

Pro-AL teachers of 'Neel Dal' boycott JnU Teachers Association election

A letter was issued and sent to the election's Chief Election Commissioner Prof Md Abdul Alim in this regard today.
9 December 2024, 11:59 AM

Apex court upholds HC order staying appointments of 6,531 primary teachers

The apex court also asked the HC to hear and dispose of by January 25 next year its previous rule
9 December 2024, 11:25 AM

Former minister Faruk Khan, 3 others remanded in murder case

The four were shown arrested in the case after SI Monir submitted an application in this regard.
8 December 2024, 09:11 AM

Foreign adviser hopes for amicable Bangladesh-India relations soon

"If we want to solve problems, we have to admit the problem first," he said.
8 December 2024, 08:23 AM

No distinction between different faiths: BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf

The identity of the citizens of this country is Bangladeshi, he says
6 December 2024, 11:17 AM

Dhaka’s air quality world's worst this morning

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy", according to the AQI index.
6 December 2024, 05:28 AM

No Indo-Bangla border fair in Thakurgaon this yr

The yearly gathering and traditional fair along Bangladesh-India border in Thakurgaon’s Ranishankail upazila scheduled for today will not be held this year.
5 December 2024, 20:38 PM

We need accurate info for taking prompt action

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday sought religious leaders’ assistance in identifying attacks on minorities so that the government can take swift action.
5 December 2024, 19:00 PM

Report on graft: Star journo wins TIB award

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday awarded three journalists and a television programme for investigative reporting on corruption.
5 December 2024, 18:10 PM

JU admission tests start from Feb 9

Online application to start from Jan 1; quota for freedom fighters' grandchildren won't be applicable
5 December 2024, 13:00 PM

HC acquits BNP leader Aman from 7 years' imprisonment in extortion case

The HC also scrapped the trial court verdict that convicted Aman Ullah and sentenced him to seven years' imprisonment in the case.
5 December 2024, 11:56 AM

HC acquits Tarique's friend Mamun in money laundering case

The HC also scrapped the trial court verdict that on April 24, 2019 convicted Mamun and sentenced him to seven years in prison in the case.
5 December 2024, 11:56 AM

BNP submits proposal to police reform commission

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has submitted its proposal to the Police Administration Reform Commission, headed by Safar Raj Hossain
5 December 2024, 11:13 AM

Ashiyan City can carry on housing project near Dhaka airport: SC

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today upheld its previous verdict of allowing the Ashiyan City Development Limited to carry on its housing project on 33 acres of land near the Dhaka airport area
5 December 2024, 08:55 AM

Dhaka, Delhi likely to hold secretary-level talks on Dec 9

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain yesterday said Bangladesh wants good relations with India and hinted that the Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries might take place on December 9, a day ahead of schedule.      
4 December 2024, 18:00 PM

India should recognise July uprising, says Mahfuj Alam

"This is the first thing to start with. Bypassing the July uprising, the foundation of new Bangladesh will be detrimental to the relationship of both countries," he said.
4 December 2024, 11:35 AM

Md Shahinul Alam appointed vice-chancellor of BSMMU

The Medical Education and Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a circular in this regard today.
4 December 2024, 10:31 AM