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12 ‘Honey Trap’ gang members, including two women, arrested in Dhaka
UNB : Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted separate drives in the capital and arrested 12 members of a honey trap gang, including two women The arrestees were identified as Tuliya Akter alias Sumi, 20;...
‘Khalilur’s Ministerial role could raise questions’
Staff Reporter : National Citizen Party Convener and MP Nahid Islam warned on Tuesday that if Dr. Khalilur Rahman, former national security adviser to the interim government, joins the BNP cabinet as a minister,...
Ramadan market: Prices rise due to supply shortage
Staff Reporter : Despite a surge in imports ahead of Ramadan, retail prices, fish, chicken, spices, and iftar items have risen sharply in major cities, including Dhaka and Chittagong. Disruptions caused by port-centric standoffs,...
3 first-time women MPs become cabinet members
Staff Reporter : Following a landslide victory in the 13th national election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a 50-member cabinet, including three women — all newly elected Members of Parliament. Among them,...
Ramadan to begin today in Saudi
Arab News : The crescent moon signalling the start of Ramadan has been sighted in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday. Ramadan will therefore start on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Muslims...
China, Pak, Japan greet PM Tarique Rahman
Diplomatic Correspondent : Chinese Premier Li Qiang, head of the State Council of China, on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his inauguration as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh....
President oversees three govts in 3 yrs
New Desk : In an unusual episode in Bangladesh’s political history, President Mohammed Shahabuddin has become the first in the country to swear in three governments over just three years, marking a period of...
Government cuts VAT on LPG to stabilise market
Staff Reporter : The government has announced a reduction in the overall Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to stabilize the market and keep the essential commodity affordable for consumers. According...
Modi invites PM Tarique, his family
Diplomatic Correspondent : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India at a mutually convenient time. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla handed over Modi’s letter when he called...
Several heavyweights deprived from cabinet
Staff Reporter : A new cabinet has been formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, comprising 25 full ministers and 24 state ministers. However, several senior BNP leaders, long considered influential figures...
Jamaat, NCP MPs take two oaths
Staff Reporter : Newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party (NCP) in the 13th national election took their oath of office at Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday. Chief Election...