Syed Shemul Parvez : Despite efforts by the interim government to address corruption, numerous high-profile figures, including Awami League ministers, MPs, politicians, bureaucrats, police officers, engineers, and businessmen, continue to evade justice. Reports indicate that while some individuals have been detained, the scale of the corruption remains vast compared to the number of arrests made. Many corrupt officials have fled the country amid a storm of scandals and allegations. Their properties, once bustling with activity, are now deserted and locked,...
Staff Reporter : The Health Ministry of Bangladesh has issued an alert for mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), following the spread of the infectious disease across various countries, particularly in Central Africa. Mpox, which presents symptoms such as pain, swollen lymph nodes, and fever, has been reported in countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. On Friday, Pakistan’s health ministry confirmed a case of mpox, although sequencing is underway to determine if it is a...
Staff Reporter : The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M’jid, has urged the interim government to use the current transitional period as an opportunity to address gaps in child protection laws and practices. M’jid highlighted the need to shield children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, and arbitrary detention. In a statement on Friday, M’jid emphasised that children and youth have been at the forefront of recent protests in Bangladesh, achieving significant results...
Staff Reporter :The UN Human Rights report titled “Preliminary Analysis of Recent Protests and Unrest in Bangladesh,” published on Friday,...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has stated that his party is committed to preventing anyone from creating instability in the country. “Since the victory of the students and people’s mass movement, we have assigned our members the responsibility of protecting temples, houses, and properties of Hindus and other minorities to ensure that no one gets an opportunity to attack them and create instability,” Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said during a meeting with leaders of the Bangladesh Jaker...
Staff Reporter : Microfinance institutions disbursed a total of Tk 2,49,000 crore in loans at the end of June 2023,...
Staff Reporter : The BNP on Friday accused ousted dictator Hasina of conspiring against Bangladesh while staying in India. “The deposed dictator Hasina, staying in India, could seize the opportunity at any moment. She has already started hatching a conspiracy. It is our responsibility to resist that conspiracy with united efforts,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said while speaking at a milad and doa mahfil on the ground floor of its Nayapaltan central office, as part of its...
Staff Reporter : In a significant development, four more advisors have taken the oath to join the 17-member interim government led by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, bringing the total number of advisors to 21. The new advisors were sworn in at the Bangabhaban on Friday afternoon in a ceremony administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The event was moderated by Cabinet Secretary Md. Mahbub Hossain. The newly appointed advisors are distinguished individuals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They...
Staff Reporter : A Dhaka court on Friday placed former army officer Major General Ziaul Ahsan on an eight-day remand...
Staff Reporter : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he had received a phone call from Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. During the conversation, Dr. Yunus reassured New Delhi regarding the safety and security of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi stated, “I reiterated India’s commitment to supporting a democratic, stable, peaceful, and progressive Bangladesh.” This communication comes after the...
Staff Reporter : A secret meeting was held on Wednesday in a residential apartment in Dhaka, allegedly aiming to organize a civil coup to bring the deposed dictator Hasina back to power. Prime Minister’s Office Secretary Mohammad Salauddin and Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Md. Sabirul Islam convened the meeting, which was attended by various secretaries loyal to the ousted autocrat Hasina. Sources reported that 30 secretaries, the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner, several Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs), and two...