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Committee to analyse cause, extent of graft, not identify culprits: Debapriya
06:49 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayDr Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the committee assigned to prepare a white paper on Bangladesh's economic state, clarified on Thursday that the committee's role is to analyse the causes and extent of corruption, not to identify or "catch" those involved.
Travel ban on 14 former ministers, MPs
06:31 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday (August 29) imposed a foreign travel ban on eight former ministers and six parliament members, MPs, of the Awami League government...
Interim govt to announce polls outline after reforms: Fakhrul
06:01 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced on Thursday that the interim government will reveal the outline for the upcoming election after completing necessary reforms.
29 journalists face charges of ‘inciting mass killing’
05:58 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA complaint has been filed against 53 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 29 journalists, with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for allegedly inciting mass killing during the Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement...
Provision to whiten black money to be repealed
05:46 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe interim government has decided to abolish the provision that allows the legalising of undisclosed money, commonly referred to as black money.
Harassment of accused: Lawyers speak out on security concerns
05:20 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdaySince the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government, several former ministers, state ministers, army officers, judges, journalists, and others have been arrested. Many of these individuals have faced harassment on their way to court for remand hearings, including incidents involving women.
Israel ramps up military assault on occupied West Bank for second day
04:53 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Israeli military called in reinforcements as it escalated its assault on the occupied West Bank for a second day...
PRAN Spice signs deal with Chef’s Federation
04:30 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayPRAN Spice, the renowned spice brand in the country, has signed a deal with Chef’s Federation of Bangladesh on Wednesday (August 28) to enhance the nation’s culinary industry...
Call for repealing Cyber Security Act
04:19 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Forum for Freedom of Expression Bangladesh (FExB) on Thursday called upon the interim government to immediately repeal the Cyber Security Act and replace it with democratic, humane, people-friendly, and participatory laws and policies.
Reforms in NBR: Corruption major challenge, automation key solution
04:01 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) has struggled to meet its revenue collection targets for over a century, facing allegations of favoritism, failure to automate, and widespread corruption among top officials.
Death toll from floods jumps to 52: Ministry
03:52 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe death toll from the ongoing floods in 11 districts have jumped to 52 from 31, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. Of them, highest 17 people died in Feni, 14 in Cumilla, eight in Noakhali, six in Chattogram, three in Cox’s Bazar, one in Khagrachhari...
Advisory Council nods repealing Mujib family security law
02:49 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe Advisory Council, in a meeting held on Thursday, unanimously approved the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024," subject to review by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department.
Ishaque Ali Khan Panna's body found in Meghalaya
02:37 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe semi-decomposed body of Awami League leader Ishaque Ali Khan Panna was discovered in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
Over 1000 killed in student movement: Health adviser
02:13 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayMore than a thousand people were killed in the recent student movement, and over four hundred others lost their eyesight. Nurjahan Begum, the adviser to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, made this statement after visiting the injured policemen at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital on Wednesday.
DU admin structure to be activated in a week: Prof Niaz
01:46 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayDhaka University's newly appointed vice-chancellor, Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, announced that the university's administrative functions, including those of the halls and departments, will be gradually activated within a week.
Jolie as the tormented ‘Divina’ Callas at Venice Film Fest
01:12 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayAngelina Jolie returns to the limelight at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday as Maria Callas, "La Divina", whose rich voice, glamourous persona, and tragic love affair mesmerised audiences around the world.
Bangladesh signs UN treaty on enforced disappearances
01:11 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayBangladesh formally acceded to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances on Thursday.
Employees in limbo as attacks, arson plague businesses
12:42 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayFollowing the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, the country has witnessed widespread incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson. Businesses linked to the former Awami League government, including those owned by ministers, MPs, and party leaders, have been primary targets of these attacks.
Advisers’ meeting underway at Jamuna
12:40 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA meeting of the advisers of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is underway at State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Thursday. The meeting began at 11am and will continue till 2:30pm.
Violence over Modi’s visit: Case filed against Hasina, Anisul
12:24 PM, 29 Aug 2024 ThursdayA murder case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former ministers Anisul Huq, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and 51 others in Brahmanbaria.