Major climbdown in revised ADP likely eliminating ‘politically-motivated’ projects
AL had passed whopping Tk 265,000cr ADP for 2024-25 fiscal The development budget for the running 2024-25 fiscal, which was taken by the Awami League...
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Indo-Bangla ties strain amid recent tensions
Abu Jakir : India and Bangladesh, though often described as friendly and cooperative neighbours, are currently facing significant challenges in their relationship. While New Delhi...
Al-Bashir named caretaker PM of Syria
NN Online: Mohamed al-Bashir announced on Tuesday in a televised statement that he has been appointed as the caretaker prime minister of Syria’s transitional government,...
Communal violence in Aug-Oct: 70 held in 88 cases
NN Online: Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafikul Alam said on Tuesday that a total of 88 cases have been filed in the country regarding incidents...
2362 women face violence in 11 months: BMP
NN Online: A total of 2,362 women including 1,036 girls were victims of violence from January to November this year, according to Bangladesh Mahila Parishad...
HC order declaring ‘Joy Bangla’ as nat’l slogan suspended
NN Online: The Appellate Division on Tuesday has stayed the High Court’s ruling that declared “Joy Bangla” as the national slogan of Bangladesh. The order...
Dhaka urges Delhi to halt negative campaigns to build trust
NN Online: During the one-day Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) with India on Monday, Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Mohammad Jashim Uddin urged New Delhi to actively cooperate...
Soybean oil prices up by Tk8/litre
NN Online: The price of bottled soybean oil has increased to Tk 175 per litre, up from Tk 167. Additionally, the price of loose soybean...
CA holds meeting with 27 ambassadors
NN Online: Chief Advisor Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday has initiated discussions with ambassadors from 27 European Union (EU) countries. The meeting is being...
Indian FS Vikram Misri arrives in city amid tension
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to hold several meetings in Dhaka, including Foreign Office Consultations, which is seen as...
Tarique calls for inclusive govt with all parties’ participation
NN Online: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to rebuild the country. He said, “BNP cannot achieve...
BNP’s 3 wings submits memorandum to Indian HC
NN Online: A six-member delegation from three BNP affiliate groups—Jatiotabadi Jubodal, Jatiotabadi Swechhasebak Dal, and Jatiotabadi Chatradal—visited the Indian High Commission (HC) on Sunday to...