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HEADLINE

● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Govt optimistic about recovering laundered money with int'l support

Shakib Ahmed

The interim government is making significant strides in its efforts to recover laundered money from abroad, with high-ranking officials expressing optimism about bringing back a substantial portion of the illicit funds within this year.Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed and Special

Tarique urges political parties to focus on public issues alongside reforms

Shakib Ahmed

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called on political parties to prioritize addressing public issues, such as rising commodity prices, healthcare, and education, rather than solely focusing on structural and institutional reforms. Speaking at an iftar programme organized by

MAG Osmani’s Independence Award proposal dropped

Shakib Ahmed

The proposal of awarding General MAG Osmani, the commander-in-chief of the Mukti Bahini during the Liberation War, posthumously with this year’s Independence Award has been withdrawn due to a precedence issue, as Osmani had already received the honor in 1985.A

Bangladesh rank 2nd in most air polluted country in 2024: IQAir

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh has topped the list of the world’s most polluted countries in 2024, according to the latest report by IQAir, a Switzerland-based air quality monitoring organization.Chad, an African nation, shares the top spot with Bangladesh, both recording alarming levels of

Govt introduces shortcode, police command app to combat violence against women

Shakib Ahmed

The interim government has announced the launch of a dedicated shortcode and a Police Command App to enhance law enforcement services and prevent violence against women. As part of a broader effort to digitize police operations, these initiatives will modernize

HC rules over provision for speaker to swear in president

Shakib Ahmed

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule questioning the legality of the constitutional provision that allows the Speaker of Parliament to administer the oath of office to the President. A High Court division bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and

Russia seeks continued partnership in Bangladesh’s gas exploration

Shakib Ahmed

Russia has expressed its interest in maintaining its collaboration with Bangladesh in gas exploration through Gazprom International, the state-owned Russian energy giant. During a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander G. Khozin formally requested

MIST student Yeamin’s death: ICT issues arrest warrant against 10

Shakib Ahmed

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for ten individuals in connection with the death of Shaikh Ashhabul Yeamin, a fourth-year Computer Science and Engineering student at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). Yeamin was killed

No more private tutoring in primary school classrooms

Shakib Ahmed

Teachers of government primary schools in Bangladesh are no longer allowed to conduct private tutoring or coaching classes inside school classrooms, either after school hours or on holidays. The Directorate of Primary Education has issued a directive prohibiting the use

Clash erupts between police, anti-rape protesters at Shahbagh

Shakib Ahmed

A clash broke out between police and members of a group named Bangladesh against rape and oppression, as they attempted to submit a memorandum to Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in front of Hotel Intercontinental