UK tightens asylum rules as BD remains top source of claims
The UK has stepped up its efforts to curb irregular migration as Bangladesh remains among the top five sources of asylum applications, with only a...
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Warrant issued against BAF officer
The International Crimes Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant for Wing Commander Saifur Rahman Saif of the Bangladesh Air Force in a case concerning...
Climate-hit people pushed into Khulna’s slums
Successive cyclones, river erosion and rising salinity are forcing thousands of families from Bangladesh’s southwestern coastal belt to Khulna city, where many are finding shelter...
Hafizur sent to jail after bail stay
PBI says he was arrested after failing to surrender within the deadline set by the Appellate Division chamber court. Retired army personnel Hafizur Rahman was...
Dispute clouds MPO retirement payouts
Over 114,000 applicants await retirement and welfare dues as teacher leaders question proposed payment method. The government is set to begin disbursing retirement and welfare...
BD-Pak trade boosts with pineapple exports
Dhaka and Islamabad are moving to broaden their economic engagement beyond traditional commodities, with fresh pineapple exports from Bangladesh to the Pakistani market emerging as...
PM detained, tortured at JIC during 1/11
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam on Saturday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was detained and tortured at the Joint Interrogation Cell...
No syndicate will be allowed to exploit farmers
No market syndication would be allowed to exploit or hold farmers hostage, saying the government would take steps to dismantle syndicates and ensure fair prices...
Teesta master plan pilot project to begin soon
The pilot phase of the much-discussed Teesta Master Plan will begin within the next few days, State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said...
Spain imposes border controls against Italy
Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy as a row between the two EU countries intensifies. The measures –...