Staff Reporter : Hundreds of officials from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) staged a demonstration at the tax administration office on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem. The protesting officials also called for criminal charges to be filed against Muneem for allegedly harassing Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, who is set to lead the interim government. During the demonstration, the protesters outlined their nine-point demands. They urged the authorities to appoint individuals from the...
Muhid Hasan : Frustration has piled up among bankers including employees from Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), Sonali Bank, and Bangladesh Bank, due to persistent issues related to governance, favouritism, nepotism, and delays in promotions. In recent weeks, the dissatisfaction among bank employees has become increasingly evident. Many workers have reported feeling mistreated over the past fifteen years, highlighting a crisis in the sector.Bangladesh Bank Protest On Wednesday, a significant protest erupted at Bangladesh Bank, with a group of disgruntled...
Staff Reporter : In her first public address in six years, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has called for a...
Staff Reporter : Former Brigadier General Abdullahil Aman Azmi and Barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman have been released from the...
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a rally at its Nayapaltan central office on Wednesday, with Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman set to address the event via a virtual platform. The rally will also feature speeches from senior BNP leaders, including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.In a press release issued on Tuesday, BNP Vice Chairman Asaduzzaman Ripon urged party leaders and activists to attend the rally, which is scheduled to commence at 2:00 pm. At a...
Staff Reporter : Several prominent figures from the ousted Awami League government, including former ministers and student leaders, have been detained or barred from leaving the country amid the current political turmoil. On Tuesday, Hasan Mahmud, the former Foreign Minister and Joint General Secretary of the Awami League, was prevented from departing Dhaka Airport. Sources at the airport confirmed that Mahmud was barred from leaving the country. This development follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to...
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Army’s top brass has undergone a sweeping overhaul, reassigning several senior officers to new roles and relieving Major General Ziaul Ahsan from service. The comprehensive reshuffle was officially announced in a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate on Tuesday afternoon. The leadership changes involve key appointments across various strategic positions within the army and related government sectors. Lieutenant General Saiful Alam has been assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflecting a...
Special Report : Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has conveyed a message of cautious optimism regarding the situation in...