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The interim government instituted commission on enforced disappearance has observed that a "systemic problem" within the institutional culture rather than "individual misconducts" resulted in the related crimes committed during the ousted regime as they received 1800 related comp...
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen on Tuesday said actions will be taken against Tulip Siddiq after consulting with the Interpol."Tulip Siddiq is a warrantee and an absconder," he said, responding to questions from journalists at the headquarters of the anti-gra...
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has said that the United Kingdom’s newly launched Industrial Strategy is expected to further deepen the already robust economic partnership between the UK and Bangladesh.“The UK’s modern Industrial Strategy is our ten-year plan to...
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Bangladesh officially acceded to the UN Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UN Water Convention), on June 20, becoming the first country in South Asia and the 56th globally to join the treaty.As a deltaic nation with 57 transboundary rivers-mos...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Tuesday set July 1 for holding indictment hearing in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over their role in monstrous crimes committed during the July-August Mass Uprising.The other two accused in the ...
The Interim government has undertaken a month-long programme to mark the first anniversary of the July mass uprising. The details of this special programme were announced in a statement issued by the Chief Advisor's Press Wing on Tuesday.At a press conference on June 19, Cultural Affairs Ad...
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Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk E Azam, Bir Protik, on Tuesday said early warning systems remain one of the most effective tools for saving lives in disaster-prone Bangladesh.“Early warning isn't merely information—it's a lifeline. In a disaster-prone country like Ba...
The use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited within a 200-yard radius of centres conducting the HSC and equivalent examinations, set to begin on June 26.To ensure a fair and smooth examination process, a decision has been made to ban the use of electronic devices—including mobile phone...
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Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday said Bangladesh will become a trusted destination for both local and foreign investors. "The idea that foreign investors will just take our money and leave is a misconception," he said while speaking as the chief guest at the ...
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Bangladesh and Algeria have discussed avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in key economic sectors, including energy, industry, and pharmaceuticals, leveraging the complementary strengths of both countries.The discussion took place during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hoss...
The Election Commission (EC) has reinstated the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami with its electoral symbol of the 'Scales' (Daripalla).To this end, the EC on Tuesday issued a gazette notification, signed by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The gazette stated: "Whereas, under t...
Lulzim Pllana, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh, paid his maiden call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus this afternoon at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.The Chief Adviser extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Pllana on his appointment and warmly welcom...
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Water levels in all the major rivers flowing through Gaibandha district rose sharply in the last 24 hours till 9pm Tuesday due to rainfall and onrush of hilly water from upstream.Sources at the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) office said the water level of the Brahmaputra increased by 19cm...
Speakers at a colorful Cub Carnival said young students should participate in Scouting along with academic activities to develop them into honest, capable and patriotic citizens. They expressed this view at the day-long "Cub Carnival 2025," organized by Rangpur Sadar Upazila Unit of ...
Fazli mango marketing in Rajshahi has started gaining momentum, with bustling markets and increased online sales for the last few days.Fazli "king of mangoes" is a significant seasonal cash crop in the region, particularly in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon, and the variety remains i...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have begun high-level bilateral talks in a cordial atmosphere in Beijing.Speaking to reporters, BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed that discussions between the two parties commenced this morning.He said tha...
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a total of 17 projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 8,974.28 crore.The approvals came at an ECNEC meeting with its Chairperson and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair held at the NEC C...
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Commercial flight operations on several Middle Eastern routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Bahrain reopened their airspace following a temporary suspension amid the prevailing global situation.The airspace of these countries was reopened at...
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