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United States to support Bangladesh

The United States would support the Interim Government of Bangladesh and strengthen ties with Dhaka in a range of issues, US charge d'affaires in Dhaka Helen LaFave said on Monday. The US diplomat made the comments when she paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muahmmad Yunus at the State

India calls reports on visa ban for six Bangladeshi student leaders ‘fake news’

India has rejected reports published by some media outlets on visa ban for six Bangladeshi student leaders, and described those as “fake news.”

Govt going back to exams, other old systems as per 2012 curriculum

The interim government of Bangladesh has taken the decision to go back to the examination-based assessment system from this year as per the previous curriculum for the students who are now under the new curriculum.

Metro rail authorities preparing to start operation on Fridays

Metro rail authority has started taking preparation to operate trains on Fridays soon, said MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd.

One arrested over attack on DMCH doctors

Police have arrested an accused of a case filed with Shahbagh Police Station on charge of attacking doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Quader among 75 sued for killing school student in Uttara

Another murder case was filed against former road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader and 74 others for killing a school student named Md Sabid Hossain, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on August 5.

Yunus to sit with secretaries Sept 4

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will meet all government secretaries at his office on Wednesday, inside sources told this newspaper.

Court imposes travel ban on Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, 9 others

A court here today imposed a travel ban on ten people including former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, his wife Lutful Tahmina Khan and daughter Safia Tasnim Khan, responding to an application filed by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).

Prof Yunus starts his office at CAO

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today started his office at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO), previously known as Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), at Tejgaon in the capital. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the matter to BSS.

Sexagenarian Razzaque became bewildered losing only son in student movement

Sexagenarian MA Razzaque, a resident of the city’s Mirpur area, has become bewildered after losing his only son in the anti-discrimination student movement recently that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina ending 15 years of her authoritarian rule.

A new Bangladesh emerged following students' movement: Jamaat leaders

The anti-discrimination students' movement has created a new Bangladesh freeing its people from the clutches of fascist and autocratic regime.

Sifat had to bear bullet inside his body for 30 days

Mohammad Sifat, a 17-year-old workshop worker who was shot by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) men on July 19 during the anti-discrimination student movement at Narayanganj, had to carry bullets inside his body for 30 days.

Pakistan PM calls Chief Adviser

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over the telephone on Friday, congratulating him on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

Salman, Anisul placed on fresh 5-day remand

A court here today placed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's private industry affairs adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman and former law minister Anisul Haque on five-day fresh remand in a murder case filed with Badda Police Station on 21 August.

Advisory Council Okays draft of Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024

The Advisory Council meeting on Thursday gave final approval to the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024" subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department.

Bangladesh signs international convention on enforced disappearances

Bangladesh on Thursday signed the instrument of accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, demonstrating its commitment to investigate each and every case of enforced disappearances.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

Public, business community want elected government, democracy: Fakhrul

Stating that it is unrealistic for some individuals to transform Bangladesh into a paradise, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said both the public and the business community want a democratic setup and elected government in the country.

Govt's executive authority to raise power and gas prices cancelled through ordinance

The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).