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British envoy meets Yunus
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today met interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and discussed issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was held at state guesthouse Jamuna.
The chief adviser's…
Doctors protest at Shaheed Minar against decision to recognise medical diplomas
Hundreds of doctors and intern doctors staged a demonstration at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka for five hours today, raising a nine-point demand against the recent decision of the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC).…
Hasina, Rehana, 85 others sued in Sylhet
Another case was filed today against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and 85 others on charge of attacking a procession in Sylhet citywhich left several people shot and injured during the recent mass protests on…
Yunus may attend UNGA and Bimstec summit
Interim Government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to attend the Bimstec summit and the UN General Assembly, both scheduled to be held in September.
The Bimstec summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2…
Ex-state minister Tajul, AL leader Ahmed among three arrested
Three people, including former state minister for liberation war affairs Captain (retired) AB Tajul Islam and Awami League Organising Secretary Ahmed Hossain, have been arrested in Dhaka last night.
Tajul Islam was arrested from Gulshan,…
Bangladesh, UK to strengthen collaboration on climate: adviser Rizwana
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation.
She emphasised the need for capacity building, rainwater…
Youth aspirations and future of Bangladesh
It is obvious and very normal that many people inside and outside the country are worried about Bangladesh. I sincerely thank everyone — the people of the country, the people who are staying abroad, the people of other nations — as you all…
Hasina faces another ICT case
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina faces charges of crimes against humanity in another complaint at the International Crimes Tribunal, this time with allies Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon and Anwar Hossain Manju, among others, as…
Appointments of CECs, ECs: Writ petition challenges indemnity of search committees
Ten Supreme Court lawyers today filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of a provision that has provided indemnity to the search committees formed by the president which have recommended appointments of the…
Hasina, Natore Ex MP Shimul sued for murder of student
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former Natore lawmaker Shafiqul Islam Shimul and 109 others have been sued for the murder of schoolboy Yasin Islam in the district during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on August 5.…