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Rizwana reaffirms that election will be held between December and June
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the general election will be held between December and June, and there is no scope for even a single day's deviation from the government's side.
"The…
Mahfuj, Hasnat ask July forces to close ranks
Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam and National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah yesterday called for unity among the forces that led the July uprising, urging reconciliation and a renewed focus on national interest.
Mahfuj made a…
Yunus urges coordinated action for timely LDC graduation
Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for urgent and coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's smooth and timely graduation from the least developed country (LDC)…
Hamid’s departure: Govt forms probe body with three advisers
The government yesterday formed a high-level committee, consisting of three advisers, to investigate how former president Abdul Hamid left the country through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and whether there was any negligence…
Accomplices of 1971 war crimes must apologise
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam yesterday said that the issue of 1971 must be resolved, and the accomplices of war crimes must apologise.
"The Pakistani ideology will have to be ditched for participation in politics…
July atrocities: No permission needed to arrest FIR accused
The Supreme Court chamber judge yesterday upheld a High Court order that cleared the way for law enforcers to arrest any FIR-named accused or suspects without permission from the higher authorities in connection with the cases filed over…
Khaleda on complete rest at Gulshan residence: doctor
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now on complete rest at her residence, Firoza, in Gulshan, following the advice of her medical board.
BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan confirmed this to The Daily Star at 12:27am, citing the…
CA hails UAE investment proposals
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the significant progress made towards resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals. He also welcomed investment proposals from the…
ACC summons Hasina for quizzing today
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina for questioning today over allegations of embezzling Tk 812 crore from development projects at three major airports across the country.
Hasina fled to…
Yunus stresses readiness in a world full of war threats
Noting that war is always an expensive affair, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday laid emphasis on designing Bangladesh's overall strategy, keeping hands always extended towards peace with required preparation in place.
"In…