Tear gas, baton charges escalate in India
Fresh clashes erupted between police and protesters at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as authorities used tear gas and baton charges to disperse demonstrators demanding action...
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UN demands probe into killing of Malian soldiers
The United Nations on Thursday demanded an investigation into the killing of at least 50 Malian soldiers in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists....
Jamaat expels MP Gazi Nazrul
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled its Satkhira-4 lawmaker, Gazi Nazrul Islam, from the party after an internal investigation found evidence of what it described as “moral...
Taskforce formed for textile industry
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to review and resolve the problems currently facing the country’s textile industry. The decision came...
UNGA to decide on Bangladesh’s LDC extension
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recommended that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) consider Bangladesh’s request for a three-year extension to...
Among 17 facing compulsory retirement
The government has initiated the process of compulsorily retiring 17 more senior Bangladesh Police officers over allegations of political bias, corruption, abuse of office and...
Dhaka, Moscow pledge closer energy cooperation
Bangladesh and Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the energy sector. During a...
Govt plans to privatise power distribution
The government is planning to privatise electricity distribution at the consumer level in a move aimed at improving accountability, enhancing service quality and strengthening bill...
Modi under pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure has been growing on India’s government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains...
Khalil invites Secretary Rubio to visit Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed that Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be guided by a “Bangladesh First” approach, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing...
NCP voices concerns over trade deal
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen held talks with National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on Bangladesh’s...
Retired teachers left waiting
The Retirement Benefit Board for Teachers and Employees of Non-Government Educational Institutions is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving tens of thousands of retired...