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UN fact-finding team calls for submissions on human rights violations during July-August 2024 protests

At the invitation of the Interim Government, a UN Human Rights Office fact-finding team is conducting an independent and impartial investigation into alleged human rights violations that took place between July 1 and August 15 this year, arising from the recent protests.

All kinds of assistance to be provided to primary education: Bidhan

Primary and Mass Education Affairs Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today said all out cooperation and assistance will be provided to recover the losses in primary education due to the flood."All kinds of assistance will be provided to primary education. We are here to observe the actu

Journalists Mozammel Babu, Shyamal Dutta held in Mymensingh while trying to cross the border into India

Four people, including the managing director of Ekattor TV, Mozammel Babu, and the editor of Bhorer Kagoj, Shyamal Dutta, have been apprehended by locals while attempting to cross the border into India through the Dhobaura border in Mymensingh.

Chief Adviser greets all marking Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today greeted the countrymen and the Muslims across the world marking the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi. In a message on the eve of the day, he said: "The 12th of Rabi ul Awal or Eid-e-Miladunnabi is a very sacred and glorious day for the people of the world,

Eid-e-Miladunnabi being observed across Bangladesh

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across the country today with due religious solemnity.

422 of 875 martyrs in July-August uprising belonged to BNP, claims Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday insisted that their party's role in the recent mass movement against Sheikh Hasina's fascist regime cannot be undermined, citing that 422 of the 875 martyrs in the July-August protests were affiliated with the BNP.

Meeting with Chief Adviser Yunus: US extends support for fostering inclusive growth, institution building in Bangladesh

The visiting US delegation on Sunday met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and affirmed their dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth, institution building, and development to benefit the people of Bangladesh.

ADB delegates call on Chief Adviser

A senior delegation of the Asian Development Bank, led by its South Asia Director General Takeo Konishi, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Chief Adviser seeks US support in rebuilding nation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday sought support from the United States to rebuild the country, carry out vital reforms, and bring back stolen assets.

Ex-Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain arrested: RAB

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested former Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain from Dhaka’s Eskaton area on Saturday night, said the elite force.

“Taxpayers shouldn’t feel apprehensive when they see you”: Finance Adviser to tax officials

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday urged tax officials to change their approach to ensure that taxpayers no longer fear interactions with the revenue department, as the government pushes forward with critical reforms in the banking and revenue sectors.

Govt condemns attack on Sufi shrines

The Interim Government condemned in the strongest terms any hate speech and attack on the religious and cultural sites and the Sufi shrines. The disclosure came from a press statement issued on Saturday (September 14).

NBR Chairman refers to Shaheed Abu Sayed as “Bir Sreshtho”

Although there has been no gazette notification in this regard from the government, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Saturday called Abu Sayed, who was martyred in the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on July 16, “Bir Sreshtho”.

US delegation led by Donald Lu due today

Dhaka is ready to host a comprehensive and multi-faceted discussion as it welcomes the first US high level delegation today following the formation of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus.

Burning bodies in Ashulia: RAB arrests inspector for involvement

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-3 has arrested Inspector Arafat Hossain in connection with the incident of bodies being burned in front of the Ashulia Police Station on August 5.

Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant resumes production, supplying electricity to national grid

After being completely shut down for three days, the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has resumed partial electricity production.

Prof ABM Badruzzaman appointed as Buet VC

The government has appointed Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) as its new Vice-Chancellor (VC).

Chief Adviser accords reception to the national cricket team

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday accorded a reception to the Bangladesh cricket team at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, following their 2-0 Test series victory against Pakistan in August-September 2024. Welcoming the cricketers at the reception, the Chief Adviser called their success

Student movement coordinator of Barishal's BM College among 3 stabbed

Three people including Sagor Mridha, 23, a student of BM College and a leader in the anti-discrimination student movement, were injured in an attack by a group of miscreants Tuesday night.