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CA’S speech: BNP upset at the absence of polls roadmap
BNP has voiced disappointment over the chief adviser's latest national address stating that it lacks an outline of a polls roadmap.
The party believes that parliamentary polls should be held soon as the interim government does not…
London to help Dhaka retrieve laundered money
Britain expects the interim government to lay out the vision of how it will restore peace, democratic governance, and promote national reconciliation, said UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West.
"We expect Prof Yunus to lay…
US reaffirms commitment to women’s economic growth in Bangladesh
The US has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment and fostering economic growth that is both gender-inclusive and provides opportunities to religious and other minorities across Bangladesh.
US Embassy Chargé…
CA’s speech: ‘No mention of election roadmap unacceptable’
Three political parties gave mixed reactions to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' speech urging people to have patience and promising a polls roadmap as soon as electoral reforms are carried out.
"It's unclear to me what he meant by…
UK minister for Indo-Pacific flies in Dhaka tomorrow
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the UK's support for political and economic reforms, security, trade cooperation and UK-Bangladesh migration.
The visit marks the…
No more burnt bricks in government construction
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the use of burnt bricks will be stopped in all government constructions by 2025.
"Letter has been sent to the government offices informing them to stop using burnt bricks in any…
‘A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit’
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said credit is a human right as it relates to the livelihood of people.
"You can not establish the right of livelihood without ensuring the right to credit," said the chief adviser.…
Media should play due role in fighting misinfo
Information Adviser Nahid Islam yesterday urged the media to play a key role in fighting misinformation and stated that there is no government pressure on the media.
"The media should present objective news as it is free from…
ICT seeks red notice for Hasina’s arrest
The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal has sought an Interpol red notice for the arrest of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Chief Prosecutor Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam's office on Sunday wrote to the Interpol…
Army chief inducted into BMA ‘hall of fame’
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman was inducted into the "hall of fame" as the 7th Army Chief at the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) in Bhatiary of Chattogram yesterday.
He graduated from BMA on December 20, 1985, completing the 13th…