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July Movement activists set to launch new party

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The activists of the July Movement are set to announce their new political party named Jatiya Nagorik Party (National Citizen Party), confirmed Sarjis Alam,…

July Movement activists set to launch new party

Army to maintain law & order until elected govt takes over: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Monday said the…

Army to maintain law & order until elected govt takes over: Army Chief
Intelligence agencies intimidated journalists during July uprising in Bangladesh: UN

Journalists were intimidated by Bangladesh's intelligence agencies,…

Intelligence agencies intimidated journalists during July uprising in Bangladesh: UN

3 gunned down in Jhenaidah

3 gunned down in Jhenaidah

Three people were shot dead by unidentified assailants near an irrigation canal in Ramchandrapur area of Jhenaidah on Friday night. Two of the victims have been identified as Hanif,…

33 joint secretaries made OSD for role in 2018 nat’l election

33 joint secretaries made OSD for role in 2018 nat’l election

A total of 33 joint secretaries, who served as Deputy Commissioners and Returning Officers during the controversial 2018 national election, have been designated as officers on special duty (OSD). The Ministry of Public Administration issued six separate notifications on this matter on Wednesday. Previously, 12 officers had been made OSDs for the same reason.  

Govt starts providing financial assistance to July victims

Govt starts providing financial assistance to July victims

The interim government has started providing financial assistance from the state to the injured persons and the families of the martyrs in the July uprising.  Chief Adviser Professor…

Full text of HC judgment quashing sedition case against Tarique released

Full text of HC judgment quashing sedition case against Tarique released

The High Court (HC) has released the full text of its judgment that quashed the proceedings of a sedition case against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, Ekushey Television…

Govt won’t let AL to hold protests unless it apologises: Press Secretary

Govt won’t let AL to hold protests unless it apologises: Press Secretary

Awami League will no way be allowed to hold protests unless it apologises for massacres, corruption and separates itself from its current leadership and its fascist ideology, Chief…

Other side of a green campus

Other side of a green campus

Jahangirnagar University campus is as well-known for its biodiversity as it is for its education and research. However, in recent years, the university’s greenery has diminished.…

First reported HMPV case in Bangladesh ends in death

First reported HMPV case in Bangladesh ends in death

    Sanjida Akter, the first patient in Bangladesh diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has passed away while undergoing treatment at the Infectious Diseases…

AL’s participation in election depends on time: CEC

AL’s participation in election depends on time: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that time will determine whether the Awami League retains its registration and participates in the upcoming national election.…

Local Government Reform Commission to propose crucial changes

Local Government Reform Commission to propose crucial changes

The Local Government Reform Commission is poised to recommend significant changes to expand the participation of competent individuals and improve services in local government bodies.…

Govt ownership stake in Grameen Bank could be reduced

Govt ownership stake in Grameen Bank could be reduced

A significant restructuring is on the horizon for Nobel Prize-winning microfinance institution Grameen Bank, with plans to reduce the government’s ownership stake and reshape…

July Declaration to be discussed with political parties: Press Secretary

July Declaration to be discussed with political parties: Press Secretary

As part of the process to prepare a declaration on the July uprising based on a national consensus, the interim government will soon discuss it with political parties, Chief Adviser’s…

ADB to provide $1b annually for Bangladesh's development

ADB to provide $1b annually for Bangladesh's development

Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$ 1 billion to Bangladesh annually in concessional financing over the next five years.   ADB Country Director Hoe Yun Jeong came up…

AL's politics became contaminated to suppress dissent: Bangla Academy  President

AL's politics became contaminated to suppress dissent: Bangla Academy President

Bangla Academy President Professor Abul Quasem  Fazlul Huq today said the politics of Awami League (AL) became contaminated  due to their attitude of suppressing the dissent.…

64 Indian fishermen released from Bagerhat jail

64 Indian fishermen released from Bagerhat jail

A total of 64 Indian fishermen, who were imprisoned in Bagerhat district jail for illegally fishing in Bangladeshi waters, have been released.   The fishermen were handed over…