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We will safeguard rights of all people
Chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during a phone conversation on Monday expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of religion.…
Seven crew members were sedated, killed by fellow: Rab
The seven crew members of MV Al Bakhera were brutally murdered by a fellow, Akash Mondal Irfan, out of frustration over unpaid wages and months of mistreatment, a Rab official said today.
"The accused sedated the victims using sleeping…
S Alam threatens int’l legal action against govt: FT
S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam has initiated a legal effort as a Singaporean citizen to recover financial losses he claims were caused by the Bangladeshi government freezing his assets and harming his investments, The Financial…
Outrage over humiliation of freedom fighter
The assault and humiliation of a freedom fighter, around whose neck a garland of shoes was placed, have sparked outrage across the country.
The incident took place in Cumilla's Chauddagram on Sunday.
Netizens and different…
Khulna-Dhaka train service via Padma Bridge takes off
Train service connecting Khulna and Dhaka via the Padma Bridge officially began today.
The inaugural journey of the Jahanabad Express departed Khulna Railway Station at 6:00am, with an expected arrival time of 9:45am at Dhaka Railway…
Govt updates uprising death toll, it’s 858
The government has updated its draft list of casualties during the July uprising, putting the death toll at 858 and the number of wounded at 11,551.
The two lists, published on the website of "Special Cell on Uprising Affairs"…
Police listing extortionists, planning drive against them
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has said the police are making a list of extortionists and will soon launch drives to arrest them.
He made the announcement during a meeting with police officers, students, and…
No place for Islamic extremism in Bangladesh
Islamic extremism will never find a place in Bangladesh again, said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus recently.
"I can assure that's not taking place at all. These are very enthusiastic young people -- they are very neutral about their…
President condoles Hassan Ariff’s death
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed deep shock over the death of AF Hassan Ariff, Adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Land.
In a condolence message, the president said that his death is an…
WB okays $1.16b for 3 projects
The World Bank yesterday approved three loan programmes totalling $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development.
Of the amount,…