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Contractual appointments of NBR chairman, 9 others cancelled
05:42 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the contractual appointments of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Rahmatul Munim and nine other secretaries...
Public security secy Jahangir on forced retirement
05:38 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Public Security Division secretary Md Jahangir Alam has been sent on compulsory retirement...
Three lynched at Sayedabad
05:31 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThree young men were lynched by unidentified individuals in the Sayedabad area of the capital early Wednesday morning...
Reserve crisis won’t disappear overnight: BB Governor
05:00 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur acknowledged the ongoing foreign currency reserve shortage, stating that the crisis will not be resolved overnight...
Launderers won’t be allowed sleeping on pillows of banknotes: BB Governor
04:35 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Bank governor, Dr Ahsan H Mansur, vowed on Wednesday that money launderers will not be allowed to enjoy their illicit gains.
Train services to resume Thursday
04:31 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe train services will resume across the country on Thursday (August 15) after 27 days of suspension...
DSA Victims Network demands repeal of all restrictive laws
04:18 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe DSA Victims Network, an organisation representing victims of state-sponsored oppression under laws such as the Digital Security Act (DSA), Cyber Security Act, and ICT Act, has called for the repeal of all restrictive laws in Bangladesh.
Complaint filed against Hasina, 9 others in ICT
03:42 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayA complaint has been filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 10 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charges of murder, massacre, torture, and other crimes against humanity during the recent student movement that took place from July 15 to August 5.
Tasty Treat opens outlet in Saidpur
03:38 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayTasty Treat, the country’s popular fast food retail brand, has opened outlet at Saidpur in Nilphamari...
3rd case filed against Sheikh Hasina
02:37 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayAnother case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 23 others for allegedly shooting dead Dhaka Model Degree College student Foyzul Islam Razon in the capital’s Kafrul.
India wants to continue working with interim govt: Pranay
02:19 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayIndian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said his country wants to continue working with the interim government of Bangladesh for the benefit of the people of both countries.
Another case filed against Sheikh Hasina
01:36 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayAnother case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and four others for allegedly abducting a lawyer from Uttara in the capital in 2015. The victim, Supreme Court lawyer Sohel Rana filed the case with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Farzana Shakila Sumu Chowdhury on Wednesday.
Govt prefers trying July massacre at ICT: Asif Nazrul
01:32 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe interim government has decided to prosecute those responsible for the July massacre during student protests at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), according to Asif Nazrul, the adviser for law, justice, and parliamentary affairs.
Malaysia ready to support Yunus-led interim govt: Anwar Ibrahim
01:10 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, of Malaysia's support in restoring peace and security in the country.
Judicial officials asked to submit wealth statements within 10 days
01:08 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayAll judicial officials and their family members have been asked to submit their wealth statements within the next ten working days.
Allegations of US role in Hasina's ouster ‘laughable’: State Dept
12:43 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe US Department of State has dismissed claims that the United States was involved in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the allegations "laughable."
Withdrawal of all harassment cases by Aug 31: Asif Nazrul
12:23 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayAll cases filed for harassing those involved in the quota reform movement across the country will be withdrawn by August 31. Asif Nazrul, the Adviser for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, made the announcement at a press conference held at Secretariat on Wednesday.
Press Minister Shaban’s contractual appointment cancelled
11:04 AM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe contractual appointment of journalist Shaban Mahmud, the press minister of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, has been cancelled.
Shafiqul appointed as Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary
10:43 AM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayShafiqul Alam, the Bangladesh bureau chief at AFP News Agency, has been appointed as Press Secretary to the Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus with the status of a secretary.
Google launches new Pixel 9 phones as AI race heats up
09:57 AM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayGoogle on Tuesday unveiled new Pixel 9 smartphones, its latest salvo in the scramble by Big Tech to corner the market on nascent artificial intelligence.