New Navy chief meets PM
Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Khondkar Misbah ul Azim on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the...
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‘Journalism must be based on truth, not opinions’
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said journalism must be rooted in truth, objectivity and verifiable information, stressing that opinions, assumptions or activism...
Meghmallar resigns from Chhatra Union
Meghmallar Basu has resigned from the Bangladesh Chhatra Union, who served as the central committee’s education and research affairs secretary. Central Vice-President Main Ahmed has...
9,600 people die from drowning annually in BD
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, warning that around 9,600 people die from drowning every year...
Extrajudicial killings fall sharply
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday said extrajudicial killings have almost come down to zero under the present government, while reaffirming...
‘End to attacks on shrines’
End to attacks, vandalism and violence against various shrines across the country, speakers said at a protest programme on Saturday. Hundreds of Sunni scholars, spiritual...
Panel set up to improve expat services
The government has formed an inter-ministerial committee to strengthen coordination among relevant ministries and agencies to ensure expatriate-friendly services and improve support for Bangladeshi migrant...
Rain likely across country: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains in all the divisions in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder...
Shahabuddin quits
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, widely known by his nickname “Chuppu”, resigned from office on Friday, ending days of intense political speculation over his future. National Parliament...
Parties React Autocracy’s shadow lifts
Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation as president on Friday drew swift and sharp reactions from political parties, with some welcoming his exit as overdue and others going...
‘Stop assaulting our students’
Dharmendra Pradhan is a “criminal education minister”, a symbol of the collapse of India’s education system and must be removed, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded...
Bangladesh vows closer ASEAN collaboration
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other signatories to the Treaty of Amity and...