Diplomatic Correspondent : The US government stands ready to support its close ally Bangladesh in multifaceted arenas fostering inclusive economic growth, institution building and development to benefit the people of Bangladesh. The visiting US delegation made these commitments while meeting with Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and others in different meetings on Sunday. Expressing US government’s keen interests, the delegation said that they are committed to helping expand economic opportunities, build...
Staff Reporter : A total of 422 activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were killed during the student-led mass movement in July and August, aimed at ousting the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He shared this information at a press conference held at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Sunday. Mirza Fakhrul also accused the government of instigating the current unrest among workers in the country’s industrial sectors, labeling...
AFP : Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh submitted his resignation on Sunday to King Abdullah II, state media reported, after parliamentary elections dominated by frustration over the Gaza war. Under the kingdom’s constitution, the government usually resigns after legislative elections. It is the king who appoints the prime minister, not parliament which has limited powers. The country’s leading Islamist party, the Islamic Action Front, came out top in Tuesday’s poll, winning 31 out of the 138 seats in parliament. The...
Special Report : Swiss prosecutors have frozen $310 million in six Swiss bank accounts tied to an alleged frontman for...
Staff Reporter : BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said reforms are a continuous process. “The reforms implemented by the current government today will be subject to further changes in the future. Reforms are an ongoing process, and only the essential reforms will be pursued,” he said. Moyeen was speaking at a condolence meeting and prayer for victims of the anti-discrimination movement at the Eidgah ground in Bhagirathpur, Meherpur union of Narsingdi, on Saturday. The BNP leader...
Since the time turbulent protests, resignations, and clashes in Bangladesh led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina &...
Staff Reporter : Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Citizens for Good Governance (SHUJAN) and head of the Electoral System Reform Commission, formed by the interim government, has stated that elections will “not be unacceptable” without the participation of the Awami League (AL). According to Dr Majumdar, the AL has severely damaged the electoral system in Bangladesh by holding “dummy, one-sided, and midnight” elections. Dr Majumdar made these remarks on Saturday, 14 September, while addressing a shadow parliament debate competition...
Staff Reporter : Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Md. Tajul Islam, has announced that efforts are underway...
Staff Reporter : Garment workers in most factories across Savar and Ashulia’s industrial zones resumed their duties on Saturday morning following weeks of labour unrest over worker demands. Despite this, 49 factories remain closed, with 36 shut under provisions of the Labour Act. Factory management cited ongoing concerns as the reason for the remaining closures. Authorities, including the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and local police, have been actively patrolling the areas since early morning. Military...
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to avoid harassing taxpayers during tax collection, emphasising the need for a more taxpayer-friendly approach. He called for a shift in attitude to ensure taxpayers no longer fear interacting with the revenue department. Addressing tax officials, Dr Salehuddin said, “Collect as much tax as possible to meet the country’s demands, but do not do so by placing undue pressure on the common people. Ensure...
Diplomatic Correspondent : The US Embassy in Dhaka has emphasised the significant contributions of American businesses to various sectors of...
Staff Reporter : The amount of cash held outside commercial banks’ vaults surged for the ninth consecutive month from November...