Tuesday, 24 Dec, 2024

National

No steps yet on Hasina’s return: Foreign Ministry

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday (Dec 5) said that the time has not yet come to take the steps regarding bringing back Sheikh Hasina. The Director General of the Public Diplomacy wing, and spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam said during weekly briefing, when journalists asked in

28 EU envoys to meet Chief Adviser on Dec 9

Diplomats from all 27 European Union (EU) member states, along with the EU ambassador to Bangladesh, will meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on December 9. The announcement came from Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Director General of the Public Diplomacy Wing at the Ministry of

Stop propaganda against Bangladesh: Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Front

Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Front has urged the Indian media and religiously motivated political groups to stop spreading propaganda against Bangladesh. The organization made the plea in a press conference held at the National Press Club on Thursday (Dec 5) at Zahur

Journalist Ahammad Foyez appointed senior asst press secy to CA

The government has appointed Foyez Ahammad, a journalist from New Age, as the Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser.  The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification today (December 5) regarding his contractual appointment. In the Chief

Misinformation on Bangladesh floats in Indian Media

Propaganda against Bangladesh continues to spread across Indian media platforms. Following the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government after the mass student-led uprising on August 5, misinformation flooded social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and

CA Yunus to hold talks with religious leaders in afternoon

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold a dialogue with the religious leaders on Thursday (December 5) afternoon. Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder confirmed the matter. "The dialogue will begin at the Foreign Service Academy here

Met office forecasts dry weather across Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted that weather may remain dry for the next 24 hours from 9 am today (December 5). According to BMD’s bulletin, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Ridge of sub-continental high extends up

Prime accused in lawyer Saiful murder case arrested 

Police arrested one of the prime accused early Thursday (December 5) in the case filed over the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash on the court premises in Chattogram. Md Shahin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhairab Police Station confirmed the matter.  Accused

Political parties unite against Indian provocation, misinformation

Political parties in Bangladesh have condemned recent propaganda and interference by India, pledging to remain united against all forms of provocation and misinformation. This commitment was made during a meeting between key political leaders and the Chief Adviser of the interim

Khulna university students clash with bus workers over fare

Students of Khulna University (KU) and transport workers got into a conflict on Wednesday (Dec 4) evening after bus staff reportedly assaulted a student over a disagreement about bus fare. The incident happened near the Sonadanga Bus Terminal in Khulna city, prompting the deployment of

No boycotting Bangladeshi patients in India: IMA

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) took stand against boycotting Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment in India.  Meanwhile, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce has warned against allowing recent tensions to disrupt trade between the two nations. At a press conference on

Foreign Adviser stresses mutual respect in Dhaka-Delhi ties

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain said that Bangladesh seeks a strong and positive relationship with India, but it must be based on mutual respect and understanding. He underscored that the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries, initially scheduled for

Govt caps application fee for all jobs at Tk 200

The government has announced a maximum application fee of Tk 200 for all jobs, including the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), to ease the burden on job seekers during the ongoing crisis. Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, confirmed that a

Mitu murder case: SC upholds ex-SP Babul's bail  

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) today (Dec 4) upheld a High Court order that allowed bail to former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akter in a case lodged over the murder of his wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu. "No order," said Appellate Division

CA Yunus holds talks with political leaders on national unity

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus has initiated discussions with key leaders of the country’s major political parties, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to address the prevailing challenges and build national unity. The talks, which also involve student organizations, focus on

Indian media spread propaganda on Brahmanbaria accident

Some Indian media outlets spread false and misleading information about a road accident involving a Shyamoli Paribahan bus on the Dhaka-Agartala-Dhaka route in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.  Fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner revealed this in a report on Tuesday. Rumor

11 gold bars recovered in Sylhet airport

Members of customs detectives today (December 4) recovered 11 pieces of gold bars weighing 1.283 kgs from Sylhet Osmani international airport. The gold bars were recovered from a flight (BG-248) that left Dubai at 9:50am. Bikash Chandra Debnath, Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Osmani

Indian Foreign Secretary may arrive soon in Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is expected to visit Bangladesh next week for discussions, amid tensions between Dhaka-Delhi relations, according to reports. If this visit is confirmed, this would be the first trip to Dhaka by a senior Indian official since the interim

Akhaura-Agartala land port remains normal amid tensions

All activities at the Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria, remained normal on Wednesday (December 4). According to customs and immigration officials, export activities this morning, including shipments of various goods to India, as well as the movement of passengers between the two

US commends Bangladesh’s interim govt for security measures

The United States has expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by Bangladesh's interim government to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. In a statement to Voice of America Bangla on Tuesday (Dec 3), a spokesperson for the US Department of State addressed concerns