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Govt to bear expenses for victims of violence during student movement

The government has provided a directive for bearing the cost of medical treatment for all students and civilians injured during the recent student movement, specifying that free treatment is being provided at government hospitals.

2009 Pilkhana Massacre: Victim families accuse former leaders, call for Inquiry Commission

On February 25-26, 2009, a massacre at Dhaka’s Pilkhana headquarters of the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) left 57 military officers and 17 civilians dead, including the head of the BDR, Major General Shakil Ahmed. Fifteen years later, the families of the deceased are still seeking justice and transpa

We must place youth, students at the heart of strategies: Dr. Yunus

Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said they must place the youth and students, who constitute a significant portion of the Global South’s population, at the heart of their strategies.

Former Major Gen Ziaul arrested in murder case

Former Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who was relieved of his post in the army after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, was arrested on Friday in a murder case filed with New Market police station.

Hasina, Asaduzzaman sued for abduction

A case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and 29 others for abducting a lawyer from Uttara in the capital in 2015.

Money launderers won’t be allowed to sleep in peace: New Bangladesh Bank Governor

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur issued a stern warning to money launderers, declaring that those involved in illicit financial activities will be held accountable and will not be allowed to “sleep peacefully.”

Student movement killings to be tried at International Crimes Tribunal: Law Adviser

Law Adviser of the interim government, Prof Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said that all cases filed during the student movement across the country will be withdrawn within August 31

No alternative to overhauling BFIU, ACC, relevant institutions: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has emphasized that there is no alternative to strengthening and comprehensively reforming institutions to effectively combat corruption and money laundering and to ensure accountability by identifying those involved in such crimes.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

Curbing inflation, financial sector stability to get top attention: Dr. Mansur on becoming BB governor

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, newly appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank, has said his priority will be to check the high inflation and restore stability in the financial sector.

Shafiqul Alam appointed as press secretary of CA Yunus

Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh bureau chief at AFP News Agency, has been appointed as Press Secretary to the Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus with the status of a secretary on a contractual basis.

SUST Pro-VC, Treasurer resign

DHAKA, Aug 11, 2024 (BSS) – Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Prof. Md Kabir Hossain and Treasurer Prof. Amina

Chittagong University VC resigns

Chittagong University (CU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Md Abu Taher resigned from his post on Sunday night.

Mass resignations at BAU, inc VC

Professor Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury, vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh, has resigned from his post.

Bangladesh Bank raises maximum cash withdrawal limit to Tk2 lakh

A bank account holder can withdraw cash up to two lakh taka a day for this week given the current security situation, according to a Bangladesh Bank circular. The central bank issued the instruction to the MDs of all commercial banks through SMS on Saturday. It will be effective from Sunday, the fi

Bangladeshi businessmen can invest in Chile's agricultural sector : Junan Angula

The Ambassador of Chile to India Junan Angula M stated that Chile is known for its stable economy and favorable business environment. So, Bangladeshi businessmen have numerous opportunities here. One of the key areas is the agricultural sector, where Bangladeshi businessmen can invest in exporting a

Interim govt to stay in power as long as necessary: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said the interim government will remain in power as long as necessary, coordinating between the desires of people and political parties for "reform" and "election" respectively.

Prof Maksud Kamal resigns as DU VC

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof ASM Maksud Kamal resigned from his post today.

Dr Yunus visits injured victims of student movement at RpMCH

RANGPUR, Aug 10, 2024 (BSS) - Interim government's Chief Adviser Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today visited the injured victims of the quota reform movement at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH).