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Pilkhana carnage re-investigation to begin soon: Home Adviser
12:51 PM, 04 Nov 2024 MondayHome Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday indicated that while it was uncertain if a new commission will be formed to investigate the 2009 Pilkhana carnage, a re-investigation will certainly take place, and it will proceed swiftly.
Jharkhand CM questions asylum for Hasina
12:22 PM, 04 Nov 2024 MondayJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has raised concerns about the Indian central government's decision to grant asylum to ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Replacing entire police force in Dhaka: Home adviser
12:13 PM, 04 Nov 2024 MondayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday acknowledged that although the country's law and order situation has "slightly improved," it is still "not satisfactory."
Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens in final hours
11:32 AM, 04 Nov 2024 MondayKamala Harris courted voters angered by the Gaza war while Donald Trump doubled down on violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot as the tense US election campaign entered its final hours.
Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level
10:05 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayUnprecedented air pollution in the Pakistani city of Lahore has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week...
EU keen to extend political, technical support to Bangladesh's reform initiatives
09:48 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe European Union, EU, is ready to extend political and technical support to the reform initiatives of Bangladesh's Interim Government...
Lookman helps Atalanta to superb Napoli win
09:14 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayAdemola Lookman scored twice as Atalanta stunned Serie A leaders Napoli by winning 3-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona...
Health ministry renames 14 hospitals
09:07 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe Ministry of Health has renamed 14 medical and dental colleges and hospitals, including the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka.
‘Govt ramps up efforts to recover stolen money’
08:54 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe interim government is making significant efforts to repatriate laundered money from abroad, despite the challenges involved, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday.
Home ministry to merge two divisions
08:40 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayTwo divisions of the Ministry of Home Affairs are set to merge in an effort to enhance efficiency and coordination in operations.
NBR will no longer accept paper tax returns
08:16 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Md Abdur Rahman Khan, announced on Sunday that the board will no longer accept tax return submissions in paper format...
Adani dues payment set to accelerate: CA’s press secy
07:47 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser's Press Secretary M Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday that remittances have surged in the country following the fall of the Awami League government, allowing for international payments to be made without depleting reserves.
Search Committee seeks names for next EC by Nov 7
07:31 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe search committee tasked with forming a new Election Commission has called for nominations to be submitted by November 7. As per the decision made during its first meeting, political parties, professional bodies, and individuals are invited to propose names for consideration.
Don't try anything sans BNP, warns Fakhrul
07:20 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed strong disapproval of a recent comment made by energy adviser Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, who remarked that "politicians are eager to come to power."
Yunus seeks Indonesia's support for Bangladesh's ASEAN membership
06:25 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sought Indonesia's backing for Bangladesh’s bid to join ASEAN, while also encouraging Indonesia to open more business opportunities for Bangladeshis.
Political influence affected project approvals during AL regime: Debapriya
06:05 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayEconomist Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the White Paper Drafting Committee, said that the administration was heavily influenced by political pressure during the Awami League government, with project approvals and implementations used as a means to siphon public funds.
Adani to cut off power supply if dues not settled by Nov 7
05:59 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayAfter slashing the power supply to Bangladesh over non-payment of dues, Adani Power has set a deadline of November 7 to switch off the flow of electricity if there is no clarity on settlement of the outstanding amount that adds up to almost $850 million (around Rs 7,200 crore), reports the Times of India...
Yunus urges youth to dream big for positive change
05:45 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus encouraged young people on Sunday to dream and aspire to bring positive change to the country.
Constitution Reform Commission to seek stakeholder, public input
05:32 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayThe Constitution Reform Commission, led by Ali Riaz, announced its plans to gather written opinions and proposals from various stakeholders to guide its recommendations for constitutional reform.
Voter fraud claims flood social media before US election
05:15 PM, 03 Nov 2024 SundayRumours, misleading allegations and outright lies about voting and fraud are flooding online spaces in unprecedented numbers in advance of the US election...