Bangladesh, UAE push to deepen strategic partnership
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their intent to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic and economic partnership, with...
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Family Card to be launched in 14 upazilas on March 10
The government will initially introduce the ‘Family Card’ programme in 14 upazilas on March 10 to support marginal and low-income families. Prime Minister Tarique...
PM to confer ‘Ekushey Padak 2026’ Thursday
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to distribute the ‘Ekushey Padak 2026’ at a ceremony on Thursday. The award distribution ceremony will be held...
Seven killed in air ambulance crash in India’s Jharkhand stat
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed in Simaria area of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India, on Monday...
Govt approves withdraw of 1,202 more politically motivated cases
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has approved the withdrawal of 1,202 more politically motivated cases filed against opposition party leaders and...
Tajul out, Aminul in as ICT Chief Prosecutor
Staff Reporter : The government has removed Mohammad Tajul Islam from his position as chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and appointed Advocate...
‘Human rights under assault’
Reuters : Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering...
‘Yunus ignored constitutional provisions were unnecessary’
Staff Reporter : President Mohammed Shahabuddin has alleged that Muhammad Yunus repeatedly failed to follow constitutional requirements during his tenure as chief adviser, and that...
US envoy pledges continued partnership with Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Monday met newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and expressed optimism about...
Firearms licenses issued illegally during ‘fascist regime’ to be cancelled: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today announced that the government will review and potentially cancel firearms and ammunition licenses issued during the 17-year tenure of...
Local government elections will be held in time: Fakhrul
Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that even though administrators have been appointed, local government elections will...
8 injured in gas cylinder blast in Chattogram building
At least nine people including three children were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a residential building in Halishahar area of Chattogram city...