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6 police officers sack over unauthorized absence and desertion

Six police officers, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Joint Commissioners Biplob Kumar Sarkar and Sudip Kumar Chakraborty, have been dismissed from service over allegations of unauthorized absence from duty and desertion, according to separate notifications issued by the Ministry of Home A

R&AW chief Parag Jain’s Dhaka visit is routine, says Bangladesh PM’s information adviser

Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahid Ur Rahman on Tuesday said there was no reason for speculation over the Dhaka visit of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Parag Jain, describing it as part of routine activities. Dr Zahid made the remarks at a press briefi

Saudi Arabia Factory Fire Kills 16 Bangladeshis in Riyadh

At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh’s Musa Industrial Area on Sunday afternoon, according to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment. The ministry said 10 of the victims were from Naogaon district.

Issues can be resolved if two Prime Ministers hold talks: Indian High Commissioner

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi on Sunday said many complex problems between Bangladesh and India could be resolved through bilateral discussions, stressing that solutions emerge when both sides remain in dialogue. Trivedi made the remarks while responding to a question from journal

PM hands over keys of new houses to flood-hit families in Banshkhali

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today handed over keys of newly built houses to families, whose homes were destroyed in the recent floods in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram. The Prime Minister handed over the keys to the beneficiaries after visiting the flood-affected West Banshkhali area under Bahar

PM asks UNOs to treat people as their own, serve responsibly

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) to treat people as their own and discharge their duties with the highest sense of responsibility and humanity, saying public service is a great opportunity to stand beside the distressed and build a safe and liveable Banglades

Bangladesh Sets Presidential Election for 20 August, EC Announces

Bangladesh’s Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule for the presidential election, setting 20 August as the voting date. If more than one candidate contests, voting will be held from 2pm to 5pm in the Jatiya Sangsad chamber.

LNG Supply Rises, Easing Gas Shortage

Bangladesh’s LNG supply began gradually increasing from Monday night after repairs were completed at a floating LNG terminal following 15 days of disruption, officials said. The newly repaired terminal is now supplying gas at 200 million cubic feet, with output expected to exceed 300 million cubic f

50 mm Rain Sweeps Capital in 24 Hours, Storm Likely in South

Monsoon rain continued across Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh, with the capital receiving 50 mm in the past 24 hours, while the Bangladesh Meteorological Department warned on Thursday of rain and gusty winds of up to 60 km/h in coastal areas and asked river and coastal ports there to display S

Bangladesh Protests India Over Sheikh Hasina’s New Delhi Media Appearance

Bangladesh has expressed anger and lodged a protest over India allowing convicted and absconding Sheikh Hasina to appear before the media in New Delhi, where Dhaka said she made provocative and abusive remarks against Bangladesh and its people. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of For

Some Elements Trying to Create Chaos in Country, Says PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said some people had begun trying to create instability in Bangladesh, warning that such actions could inadvertently ease the return of a “fallen, defeated and fugitive autocrat”. He made the remarks in the morning at a discussion titled “July 36”, after fo

PM inaugurates July Uprising Memorial Museum with Muhammad Yunus

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum on Wednesday at 9:00am by unveiling a plaque as chief guest. Former interim government chief adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus was present at the ceremony with him.

Several Injured as Chhatra Dal, Chhatra Shibir Clash at Dhaka College

Several people were reportedly injured after activists of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir were involved in a chase and counter-chase at Dhaka College around 12:30pm on Tuesday. Chhatra Dal leaders and activists of the Dhaka College unit later brought out a procession on campus at about 1:30pm.

No Decision Yet on PM’s Attendance at New Delhi BRICS Summit

No decision has yet been made on whether Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will travel to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh asks India to stop Sheikh Hasina using its territory for political activity

Bangladesh has sought India’s cooperation to ensure that deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina cannot use Indian territory to make any political statement or conduct any activity intended to create instability inside Bangladesh, officials said after a meeting in Dhaka on Monday. Newly appointe

Bangladesh Seeks Pipeline Gas Imports From Myanmar

Bangladesh has proposed importing natural gas from neighbouring Myanmar through a pipeline to help reduce the country’s growing energy shortfall, while Myanmar has expressed a positive stance on gas exports to Bangladesh and proposed supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG). The two sides decided in Dh