Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced plans to establish a Tk25 crore special fund to support the families of those killed and to provide medical treatment for those injured during the July 2024 mass uprising.The decision was taken at a meeting
The government has cancelled the allocation of 12 under-construction flats previously allotted to former secretaries, retired judges and senior government officials in Dhaka’s upscale Dhanmondi area.In a press release issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Public Works said the
Incessant downpour over the past week have submerged more than 80 villages in Cox’s Bazar, leaving thousands of people marooned as flash floods wreak havoc across the southeastern district.Among other upazilas of the district, Teknaf has borne the brunt of
Bangladesh continues to grapple with a surge in dengue cases as three more people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, while 425 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country.The Directorate General of Health Services
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has set July 10 to deliver its decision on whether to frame charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top associates in a high-profile crimes against humanity case linked to the
Bangladesh’s economy received a dual boost this month as inflation continued its downward trajectory and remittance inflows surged to historic levels, signaling potential relief for household budgets and broader economic stability.According to the latest data released on Monday by the
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has assured customs officials they have nothing to fear if they carry out their duties with honesty and dedication, even as the agency continues disciplinary measures against some personnel following
The government is preparing a sweeping overhaul of the country’s telecom policy to break what it describes as a longstanding “syndicate of autocrats and mafias” that has dominated Bangladesh’s internet and telecommunications sector.Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Adviser to the Chief
The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming Bangladesh into a just and democratic nation, declaring it will not accept any compromise on the country’s rebuilding after the recent toppling of what it calls a 15-year
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an impartial presentation of Bangladesh Liberation War history through the activities of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.He made the remarks on Monday afternoon during a meeting at the state guest