No compromise on democracy reforms
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said his party will support the government’s positive initiatives, but will not compromise on people’s rights, democratic interests or...
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China rejects hegemony, expansionism
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China rejects hegemony, expansionism and spheres of influence, stressing that Beijing remains committed to peaceful development and...
Bangladesh faces 1,100mmcf daily gas shortfall
Bangladesh is currently able to supply only about 2,700 million cubic feet (mmcf) of natural gas a day against a daily demand of around 3,800...
Bangladesh-origin Pakistanis struggle without NIDs
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has raised concerns over the difficulties Bangladesh-origin Pakistani nationals face in accessing basic public services due to the lack of National...
Nearly 200 July fighter forms found fake
Investigators have found nearly 200 fake applications among fresh claims submitted by people seeking recognition as injured July fighters from the July mass uprising, officials...
Sajek floods strand over 500 tourists
More than 500 tourists have been stranded in Sajek as several parts of the Khagrachhari-Sajek road went under floodwater following continuous rainfall, halting vehicular movement...
NCP expels Gazipur leader after arrest over extremist links
The National Citizen Party has permanently expelled Ataullah Shah, joint member secretary of its Gazipur metropolitan convener committee, following his arrest over alleged links to...
Verdict on 15th amendment today
The Appellate Division will deliver its verdict today on appeals challenging the High Court ruling that declared parts of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution...
BNP leader shot in Mirpur
A BNP Swechchhasebak Dal leader was seriously injured after being shot by miscreants in the capital’s Mirpur area on Tuesday night. The injured man was...
5.22 lakh govt posts vacant
At least 5.22 lakh posts are currently vacant in various ministries, divisions and departments of the government, State Minister for Public Administration Md. Abdul Bari...
Healthcare gaps woe for inmates
The lack of medical facilities and emergency services inside prisons has emerged as a major challenge as rights groups report a significant number of deaths...
Job crisis drive talent exodues
Bangladesh has been witnessing a growing outflow of skilled young people as thousands leave the country every year for higher education and better career opportunities,...