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A Dhaka court has ordered Nazrul Islam Mazumder, the former chairman of EXIM Bank, to be jailed on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Emon Hossain Gazi during the anti-discrimination student movement.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Akhtaruzzaman made the ruling after police presented Mazum...
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus of the interim government announced that no decision has been made regarding the tenure of the interim government or the timing of the next election.In an exclusive interview with Voice of America (VOA) Bangla, following his speech at the United Nations General Assemb...
Former President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has been hospitalised due to a lung infection. He was admitted to Uttara Women's Medical College Hospital on Wednesday morning.According to a press release from his secretary, Jahangir Alam, Badruddoza has a pre-existing heart condition called ischemic h...
Police remanded a number of powerful former government figures on Wednesday in relation to a murder case involving the student anti-discrimination movement. They were presented in court on the same day, where remand applications were filed.According to sources from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP...
The Supreme Court has stayed a High Court order that granted bail to Sohel Rana, owner of the collapsed Rana Plaza, which resulted in significant loss of life in 2013.On Wednesday, Justice Md Rezaul Haque issued the stay after the state filed a petition challenging the High Court’s decision. T...
A Dhaka court has imposed travel bans on five individuals, including former Awami League lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Golap and current Rajuk Chief Engineer Ujjwal Mallick, due to corruption allegations.The other three affected by the bans are former deputy governor Shitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, his wife...
Dhaka experienced 26 mm of rain by 9 AM on Wednesday, providing much-needed relief from a week of scorching heat. However, the downpour caused significant challenges for commuters.Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported that rain fell across much of the co...
A UK lawmaker is urging the National Crime Agency (NCA) to investigate former Bangladeshi minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury for alleged corruption and money laundering.Apsana Begum, a Labour MP of Bangladeshi descent, wrote to NCA Director General Graeme Biggar, requesting scrutiny of Saifuzzaman's...
Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor for Power and Energy, announced on Wednesday that the power supply situation is expected to improve within three weeks. This comes amid rising load shedding across the country.The adviser attributed recent power issues to insufficient gas supply and technical f...
The Institution of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh (IDEB) revealed its new interim committee at its Kakrail building in Dhaka on Monday.The interim committee includes Engineer Md. Kabir Hossain as Convener, Engineer Kazi Sakhawat Hossain as Member Secretary, and Engineer Mohammad Golam Kibria Rubel as ...
Padakhep has won two awards at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024. The ceremony, hosted by the Bangladesh Brand Forum, recognised Padakhep for its achievements in sustainable practices.The awards, presented by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, a...
Ansar members have completely sealed off all five entrances to the Secretariat beginning after noon on Sunday. The blockade has effectively trapped government officials and employees inside, with no access for entry or exit.The Ansar forces have been demonstrating for two days, demanding the nationa...
Education and Planning Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud has issued a stern warning against the use of force to secure resignations within educational institutions, cautioning that such actions could lead to administrative collapse.Speaking at a ministry meeting on Sunday, Mahmud highlighted the risks ...
The Fire Service and Civil Defence have made a heartfelt gesture of solidarity by donating Tk 10 lakh to the public relief fund for flood victims. The check was presented to the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement's coordinators during a heartfelt ceremony held at the Directorate of Fire Servic...
Over 300 indexed teachers from private institutions held a protest march and human chain at Central Shaheed Minar on Sunday morning, demanding transfers to vacant positions. Organised by the 'Indexdhari Shkkhokder Bodli-Gonobiggopti Prottyashi Oikyo Porishad’ which is in English '...
A prominent Awami League leader and former Member of Parliament Abdus Sobhan Miah Golap was arrested by Detective Branch (DB) officers in the capital on Sunday. The arrest took place around 2:00 PM in the Tejkunipara area.The DB official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the arrest, citing an ongo...
Two key administrative positions have been filled with new heads: the Power Development Board (PDB), and the Rural Electrification Board (REB). The government is undergoing a larger reorganisation process that includes these appointments.Army Maj Gen SM Zia-ul-Azim has been named the new chairman of...
The Youth and Sports Ministry’s Adviser, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan visited the flood-affected districts of Cumilla and Noakhali on Saturday.During a meeting held at the Cumilla Circuit House, he said, “A group of autocrats has looted billions from the country, crippling the economy. How...
Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Adviser, AFM Khalid Hossain, has assured that the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Puja poses no issues for the country's religious harmony. Speaking before Friday Juma prayers at Hazrat Osman Jame Masjid in Halishahar, Chattogram, Hossain emphasised...
The interim government, led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, has established four crucial advisory committees.On Thursday, the Cabinet Department announced the formation of these committees.The key committees are: 1. Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC); 2. the Advisory Council Committe...
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