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South Korea expresses hope for stability under interim government

South Korea has expressed optimism that Bangladesh's interim government will quickly restore peace and stability in the country, according to a statement from the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
17 August 2024, 05:24 AM

Prof Yunus joins third 'Voice of the Global South Summit' virtually

Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today virtually joined the third Voice of the Global South Summit, which is being hosted by India
17 August 2024, 05:20 AM

More advisers to be sworn in tomorrow

The number of advisers in the interim government is set to increase as more advisers will be sworn in tomorrow
15 August 2024, 11:16 AM

AKM Shahid Uddin made new Dhaka Wasa MD

AKM Shahid Uddin, deputy managing director of Dhaka Wasa (Water Supply and Sewerage Authority), was today named the organisation's managing director
15 August 2024, 10:35 AM

Intercity train services resume after nearly a month

After nearly a month of suspension, intercity train services resumed across the country today.
15 August 2024, 10:07 AM

PMO secretary Salahuddin and Biman MD Zahidul made OSD

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Secretary Md Salahuddin and additional secretary Zahidul Islam Bhuiyan have been made OSD (officer on special duty).
15 August 2024, 09:40 AM

Constable injured on August 5 dies at city hospital

A police member, who was beaten and pushed off the rooftop of Shyampur Police Station during clashes with protesters on August 5, died at a hospital in Dhaka yesterday evening
15 August 2024, 09:28 AM

534 looted weapons recovered so far: PHQ

A total of 534 weapons of various types, which were looted from police stations and offices during the recent violence, were recovered till this morning, Police Headquarters said.
15 August 2024, 08:40 AM

ACC to launch probe against ex-minister Asaduzzaman

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan over the allegation of amassing illegal wealth through corruption and abuse of power.
15 August 2024, 06:39 AM

DSA Victims’ Network demands repeal of Cyber Security Act

DSA Victims’ Network today urged the government to scrap all repressive laws, including the Cyber Security Act
14 August 2024, 11:27 AM

Prices of daily essentials expected to fall gradually: Finance Adviser

Finance and Planning Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said today that prices of daily essentials will decrease gradually
14 August 2024, 11:18 AM

10-day remand sought for Salman, Anisul in murder case

Police today sought 10-day remands for Salman F Rahman, private industry affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and Anisul Huq, former law minister, in a murder case
14 August 2024, 09:49 AM

Another murder case filed against Hasina

23 others including Obaidul Quader, former home and law ministers also accused
14 August 2024, 09:13 AM

Work to reform judiciary underway: Asif Nazrul

Law adviser Asif Nazrul today said they have taken some initiatives to reform the judiciary
14 August 2024, 08:14 AM

Ex-chief justice Khairul Haque resigns from law commission

Former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque resigned as chairman of the Bangladesh Law Commission yesterday, citing health issues
14 August 2024, 06:30 AM

Primary schools reopen after 28 days

Primary schools across the country reopened today after 28 days of closure
14 August 2024, 05:57 AM

Private university association urges interim govt to withdraw VAT and taxes

The Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) today urged the interim government to withdraw all forms of VAT and taxes imposed on "non-profit" private universities, citing significant disparities between public and private higher education in the country
13 August 2024, 12:10 PM

Ansar and VDP call off strike after meeting with Sakhawat

Members of the Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) ended their strike today after meeting with Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retired) Sakhawat Hossain.
13 August 2024, 09:44 AM

Politics banned at JnU; in-person classes from Aug 18

The authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) today banned all types of political activities involving students, faculty members, and administrative staff on the university campus
13 August 2024, 09:43 AM

Students call ‘Resistance Week’ programme starting today

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced a "Resistance Week" programme today to press home their four-point demand
13 August 2024, 07:55 AM