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Interim govt expanded with four new advisers

News —16 August, 2024 16:55

Four new advisers were sworn in on Friday afternoon, expanding the recently formed 17-member interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad…

Interim govt expanded with four new advisers

History very cruel, power isn't permanent: Fakhrul to Hasina

Pointing to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh…

History very cruel, power isn't permanent: Fakhrul to Hasina
Probe begins in genocide case against Hasina

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal…

Probe begins in genocide case against Hasina

Lavrov expresses optimism for strengthening Bangladesh-Russia ties

Lavrov expresses optimism for strengthening Bangladesh-Russia ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country looks forward to the continuation of productive interaction with the foreign office of Bangladesh for further strengthening…

UN to probe student protesters' killings

UN to probe student protesters' killings

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has made a phone call to Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and said a UN-led investigation will be launched…

Interim govt criticizes Hasina's statements from India as detrimental to bilateral ties

Interim govt criticizes Hasina's statements from India as detrimental to bilateral ties

The interim government has formally communicated its concerns to India regarding recent statements made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, describing them as “not conducive”…

Court grants 10-day remand for Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq in murder case

Court grants 10-day remand for Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq in murder case

A Dhaka court today granted a 10-day remand (each) for Salman F Rahman, private industry affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq…

Dhaka wants stopping border killing, conclusion of Teesta deal

Dhaka wants stopping border killing, conclusion of Teesta deal

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has stressed on some key issues with India like stopping "border killing, conclusion of Teesta water sharing agreement, and ensuring supply…

Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case

Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case

A case has been filed against 30 people including Awami League president and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and some members of law enforcement…

Ex-SB Chief Monirul, ex-DMP Commissioner Habibur sent on forced retirement

Ex-SB Chief Monirul, ex-DMP Commissioner Habibur sent on forced retirement

Former Special Branch (SB) Chief, Additional Inspector General of Police, Md. Monirul Islam and former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman have been sent on…

Aug 15 public holiday revoked

Aug 15 public holiday revoked

The Advisory Council, chaired by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has decided to cancel the public holiday on August 15, originally declared in observance of National Mourning Day.…

Khaleda Zia to get police escort

Khaleda Zia to get police escort

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is set to get a police escort once again after nearly a decade.  The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order for ensusring…

Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq arrested

Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq arrested

Former law minister Anisul Huq and former adviser to Sheikh Hasina, Salman F Rahman, have been arrested from Dhaka's Sadarghat area on Tuesday, said police.  Farooq Hussain Saidi, deputy commissioner (media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) confirmed the development to UNB.  He informed that Anisul and Salman have been arrested in a case filed with Dhaka's New Market police station while they were trying to flee.

Palak, NTMC blamed for internet shutdown: Report

Palak, NTMC blamed for internet shutdown: Report

The mobile and broadband internet services faced shutdown during the recent quota reform movement at the verbal instruction of then state minister for posts, telecommunications and…

BNP seeks UN probe into student movement 'genocide'

BNP seeks UN probe into student movement 'genocide'

BNP Tuesday submitted a letter to the United Nations for an international investigation into the "genocide" committed by the ousted Sheikh Hasina government during the student-led…

Hasina sued in murder case over Mohammadpur police shooting

Hasina sued in murder case over Mohammadpur police shooting

  Ousted Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, along with former ministers Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan, and several others, have been named in a murder…

Monster is gone, says Dr Yunus over Hasina's ouster

Monster is gone, says Dr Yunus over Hasina's ouster

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus - who last week took oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government - has heaped praise on students who spearheaded protests against ousted Prime Minister…