Tuesday, 24 Dec, 2024

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India.com's claims on Bangladesh apparel industry misleading: CA Press Wing

The Chief Adviser's Press Wing has rejected a report published by India.com on Tuesday, which claimed that many global brands are shifting their focus from Bangladesh to Indian manufacturers.  The press wing called the report misleading in a statement shared on its official

Abu Sayed's father airlifted to Dhaka, undergoing treatment at CMH

Mokbul Hossain, the father of Abu Sayed—a Begum Rokeya University student killed during the July uprising—has been airlifted to Dhaka for medical treatment.  He is currently admitted to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). Mokbul suffered a cardiac arrest and was

US urges Bangladesh, India to resolve differences peacefully

The United States has called for Bangladesh and India to resolve their differences peacefully.  State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller made the statement during a daily news briefing on Tuesday. “We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements

1,657 millionaire accounts vanish after Hasina’s ouster 

Following Sheikh Hasina's removal from office on August 5 during a student-led uprising, widespread corruption and embezzlement in the banking sector during her nearly 16-year tenure have come to light.  The rapid increase in millionaires under the Awami League regime has

Bangladesh to host Rohingya crisis conference in 2025

Bangladesh will hold an international conference on the Rohingya crisis in Dhaka next year, between September and October, to discuss the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees.  Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam made the

HC dismisses writ seeking inquiry into alleged corruption of judges

The High Court today (December 10) summarily dismissed a writ petition seeking an investigation into corruption allegations against more than 50 lower court judges in Bangladesh.  Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Ray Chowdhury rejected the petition filed by advocate

Son remanded over killing of mother in Dhaka

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (December 10) placed one Mamun to one day remand in a case lodged over the murder of his mother Banu in the capital's Jatrabari area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Imran Ahammed passed the order. Earlier today, police produced Mamun, 30, before the court

Dr. Abdul Momen made ACC chairman

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, formerly the senior secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been named the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Following the acceptance of his resignation, the government nullified his contract-based

International Human Rights Day today

The country joins the rest of the world today in observing International Human Rights Day with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," in a fitting and meaningful manner. Various organizations and human rights advocates have planned extensive programs to mark the

CA receives report on applications of deprived govt officers

The committee formed to review the cases of government officers denied promotions during the previous regime has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Led by Zakir Ahmed Khan, the committee presented the report, along with its recommendations, to the chief

Senior home secretary Abdul Momen resigns

Mohammad Abdul Momen, Senior Secretary of the Public Security Division under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has resigned from his post.   Momen submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Public Administration on 8 December.  The ministry forwarded it to Chief

Myanmar's Arakan Army claims control of border with Bangladesh

A powerful ethnic armed group in western Myanmar says that it is now in full control of the country’s border with Bangladesh, after overcoming the final Myanmar military base in the town of Maungdaw. The Arakan Army (AA), which is fighting to create an autonomous state for the

Bank account details of Hasina and Rehana sought

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has directed banks to provide detailed information on the accounts of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister, Sheikh Rehana. In its official correspondence, the anti-money laundering agency also requested account

HC verdict declaring 'Joy Bangla' as national slogan stayed

The Supreme Court's Appellate Division today (Dec 9) stayed the High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ as the national slogan. A bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed passed the order after a hearing of the state’s appeal. Additional Attorney

Met office predicts dry weather across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted predominantly dry weather across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (Dec 10). "Weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies in some areas," the forecast added. A

India seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh: Misri tells CA

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed New Delhi's intent to enhance engagement with Bangladesh's interim government and work collaboratively to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. “There’s no doubt about increasing engagement. We see

2 killed in Naogaon private car, drum truck collision

Two passengers of a private car were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision with a drum truck in Naogaon’s Manda upazila on Monday (Dec 9) afternoon. The accident occurred around 3:30 pm on the Naogaon-Rajshahi regional highway at Sahapukur, confirmed Manda Police

India keen to deepen ties with Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary Mishri

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed India’s interest in working closely with Bangladesh’s interim government.  He expressed optimism about the bilateral relationship moving in a positive and constructive direction. Misri made these remarks on Monday

CA Yunus urges EU visa centers relocation to Dhaka

Chief Advisor (CA) Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged European Union (EU) countries to move their visa centers from Delhi to Dhaka or a neighboring country.  He made the plea during a meeting with EU diplomats on Monday (December 9) at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The meeting, which

Govt increases soybean oil price by Tk 8

The price of soybean oil rose by Tk 8 per liter in the local market on Monday (December 9). The announcement about the price hike was made during a press briefing on the edible oil situation, held in the conference room of the Ministry of Commerce. With this adjustment, bottled