‘We will speak what is fair’ Shafiqur
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman has said he will oppose any proposed cyber law that seeks to restrict citizens from...
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Cyber law draft could target journos, dissent
The Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has warned that proposed provisions on rumours, misinformation, defamation and online content blocking in the draft Cyber Protection Act...
Australia tightens migration rules, BD faces pressure
Australia is tightening its temporary migration system, placing international students and their families at the centre of a new crackdown aimed at bringing migration down...
Tarique’s UNGA debut opens new diplomatic front
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his UN General Assembly debut as head of government next week, using the high-profile gathering not only...
ACC seeks details of Asif’s assets
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the domestic and overseas assets, bank accounts and alleged money laundering of former adviser to the interim...
Tk75 Lakh EVs cleared for top govt officials
Government officials of grade 2 or above will be eligible to use fully electric vehicles (FEVs) costing up to Tk75 lakh, including registration, VAT and...
Gulf crisis deepens energy crisis in BD, Pak
Bangladesh and Pakistan are facing growing energy shortages and rising fuel costs as prolonged conflict in the Gulf disrupts oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
‘Merit, talent to be recognised’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said the government would try to recognise whatever good achievements the country’s children make through their merit and competence,...
300 gas wells, 3 LNG terminals planned
The BNP government unveiled a sweeping list of economic, energy, welfare and infrastructure initiatives, ranging from drilling 300 gas wells and providing start-up financing to...
West Bengal detains Muslims as Bangladeshis
At least nine Muslim men and two children have been detained in West Bengal since June on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals, with families alleging...
RAB era ends, SRB begins
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has formally ceased to exist under its old name, with the newly formed Special Response Battalion (SRB) beginning operations under...