Category: Miscellaneous

Govt mulls blue network using Dhaka's canals: Rizwana

Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the government plans to create a blue network using Dhaka's canals.

Government officials to be brought under NBR scrutiny for Illegal wealth accumulation

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is taking preparations to put under its scanner the government officials suspected of accumulating illegal wealth and assets through corruption.

Invest in your young citizens, Prof Yunus urges global leaders

Paying tribute to the role of youth in his country, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the president global leaders at the UN General Assembly to invest in the potential of their own countries’ younger generations to shape a fairer, more equitable world.

CA urges int'l community to help build new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet its people's quest for democracy, rule of law, equality and prosperity so that it can emerge as a just and inclusive democratic society.

CA leaves NY for home

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today left here for home wrapping up his four-day USA visit to attend the 79th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and other high level side events.

Lt Tanjim killing: RAB arrests one more accused from Cox's Bazar

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-15) arrested one more key suspect over the killing of Lt Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon of the Bangladesh Army.

Yunus, ICC discuss ways to file crimes against humanity case in July-Aug massacre

International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan has met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and shared their "common vision" to strengthen Bangladesh-ICC cooperation and ensure accountability for crimes committed against the Rohingya.

Accelerate steps against antimicrobial resistance: Adviser Fouzul Kabir urges int'l community

Adviser of the interim government, Fouzul Kabir Khan, has called upon the international community to accelerate their response against the antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as it is threatening to disrupt a century of progress in medicine.

Chiefs of UNHCR, ILO meet Professor Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held meetings on Thursday with the chiefs of the UN refugee agency and the International Labour Organisation at a hotel in New York.

US to help Bangladesh fight corruption, get back stolen money: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today said Washington would help Bangladesh government rebuild the country, offering support in Dhaka’s effort to fight corruption and get back stolen money.

Bangladesh, Nepal to boost economic ties

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called for increased trade and economic cooperation with Nepal. The Chief Adviser made the call when he met Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli on the sideline of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York. Energy co

Bangladesh to uphold human rights, freedom of speech

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said his government is committed to upholding human rights and freedom of speech in the country.

Supreme Court launches helpline

The Supreme Court (SC) authorities launched a helpline service to ease suffering of justice or service seekers on Wednesday.A media release, signed by Md Shafiqul Islam, public relations officer of the SC, was issued in this regard.

TV presenter Farzana Brownia sues Shykh Seraj

Television presenter Farzana Brownia on Wednesday filed a case accusing five people including the head of news at Channel i, Shykh Seraj, on charge of fraud and extortion.

River ports asked to hoist signal 1

River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 as a temporary south or south-easterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

‘Bangladesh seeks IMF’s technical support for banking sector reforms, tackling money laundering’: Finance Adviser

Bangladesh has requested technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address key areas of concern, including banking sector reforms, money laundering control, and tax reforms, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.

Prof Yunus-Biden talks to be held on Tuesday

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joseph R Biden on Tuesday (September 24) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

CA arrives in New York to attend 79th UNGA session

Chief Advisor Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today arrived here in the United States of America (USA) to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

UN to support Bangladesh reforms, flood rehab measures

The United Nations will support Bangladesh in wide ranging areas including police and election reforms as the Interim Government rolls out major restructuring of the country's institutions, the UN's resident coordinator said Sunday.