Country Desk
OIC Secretary-General commends Bangladesh’s unwavering support to dev of IUT
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General and IUT Chancellor Hissein Brahim Taha has appreciated Bangladesh’s “unwavering support” to the development of the Islamic University of Technology (IUT).
Govt orchestrated attacks on Ahmadiyya only to gain political mileage: Fakhrul
Describing the communal attacks on Ahmadiyya community in Panchagarh as a premeditated one, BNP on Sunday alleged that the government orchestrated it to make a political gain by putting the blame on its political opponents.
Next election must be held under caretaker govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that the next election must be held under a non-party caretaker government to ensure people’s right to franchise.
Bangabandhu was imprisoned for waging language movement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was imprisoned repeatedly for waging language movement though efforts were made to downplay his role in that historic episode.
BNP announce 10-day programme to observe Zia's 87th birth anniversary
BNP on Saturday announced a 10-day programme to observe the 87th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on January 19.
Pushing activists towards violence is deplorable: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that pushing party leaders and activists towards violence is deplorable.
Bangladesh doesn’t want any foreign interference: Momen
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday (December 26, 2022) said the government does not want any country getting involved in Bangladesh's internal affairs.
Munia murder: PBI probe clears Sayem Sobhan Anvir of charges
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has said it has not found any evidence against Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir and eight other accused in college student Mosarat Jahan Munia rape and murder case. It also recommended their acquittal from the charges.
Insurers facing setback due to disparity in rules: Speakers
The Insurance companies in Bangladesh are preparing their financial statements in accordance with Insurance Act (1938) and Rules (1958) which are not fully compliant with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Therefore, the insurance companies are facing a setback and cannot grow further.
Two siblings killed in Feni road crash
Two brothers were killed and two others injured in a road accident in BSCIC area of the district on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on Saturday.
Covid-19 new cases 2,916 reported in 24hrs
A total of 2,916 new infections were recorded and four people died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours till 8:00am Wednesday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Dr Debapriya reappointed to United Nations CDP
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has reappointed Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) as the member of the Committee for Development Policy (CDP).
Indian President leaves after 3-day visit
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind left Dhaka for New Delhi on Friday afternoon after wrapping up his eventful three-day state visit.
Bangladesh stages Victory Day Parade
Bangladesh on Thursday staged an extravagant Victory Day parade coinciding with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of 1971 Independence from Pakistan with President M Abdul Hamid taking the salute while his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind joined the ceremony along with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
8 to die in Jhenidah army man murder case
A Khulna court on Wednesday awarded death penalty to eight people in a case filed over killing army member Saiful Islam Saif in Jhenidah.