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July uprising will fail if we cannot build a better country than AL’s: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has stated that if Bangladesh cannot be built back better than it was under the Awami League government, the July uprising will be considered a failure.
Nazrul made these remarks last evening at a discussion…
Region to benefit if SAARC revived
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday reiterated his call to the South Asian leaders to activate SAARC for the betterment of the people of the entire region.
"South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is very important…
Rab admits, apologises
Rab Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman has apologised to the families of the victims of enforced disappearances, murders, and abductions.
"We know there are quite a few allegations of enforced disappearance, murders and…
Chief adviser for flourishing technology to expedite communication in CHT
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today stressed the need for flourishing technology to accelerate communication in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) saying the country's hilly region should be taken forward in education, technology…
Govt working for sustainable, cost-effective energy sector: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today stated that the interim government is working to ensure a sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality energy sector.
She highlighted that the government will…
80,000 cops appointed politically in 15 years: DMP chief
Over 80,000 members of the police force, which comprises around 2 lakh personnel, were recruited over the past 15 years based on their political affiliations, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali yesterday.
"In…
Meeting with EU envoys: Yunus hints at announcement on polls this month
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday hinted that there would be "some kind of announcement" regarding the direction of his government's reform process and the next parliamentary election.
The disclosure came at an interactive…
Envoys of EU countries reiterate support for interim govt
Ambassadors and diplomats of European Union countries yesterday renewed their support for Bangladesh's interim government in its democratic transition and efforts to carry out vital reforms.
The EU countries announced the support…
Foreigners won’t be allowed to stay illegally
Foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in Bangladesh, said Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday.
Addressing reporters at the Secretariat after a meeting on law and order during Christmas…
Begum Rokeya Day today
Begum Rokeya Day will be observed today to commemorate the contribution of Begum Rokeya, a pioneer of Bangalee women's education and a social reformer who fought for equal rights for women and men.
The momentous day marks the 144th birth…