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S Alam threatens int’l legal action against govt: FT
S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam has initiated a legal effort as a Singaporean citizen to recover financial losses he claims were caused by the Bangladeshi government freezing his assets and harming his investments, The Financial…
Outrage over humiliation of freedom fighter
The assault and humiliation of a freedom fighter, around whose neck a garland of shoes was placed, have sparked outrage across the country.
The incident took place in Cumilla's Chauddagram on Sunday.
Netizens and different…
Khulna-Dhaka train service via Padma Bridge takes off
Train service connecting Khulna and Dhaka via the Padma Bridge officially began today.
The inaugural journey of the Jahanabad Express departed Khulna Railway Station at 6:00am, with an expected arrival time of 9:45am at Dhaka Railway…
Govt updates uprising death toll, it’s 858
The government has updated its draft list of casualties during the July uprising, putting the death toll at 858 and the number of wounded at 11,551.
The two lists, published on the website of "Special Cell on Uprising Affairs"…
Police listing extortionists, planning drive against them
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has said the police are making a list of extortionists and will soon launch drives to arrest them.
He made the announcement during a meeting with police officers, students, and…
No place for Islamic extremism in Bangladesh
Islamic extremism will never find a place in Bangladesh again, said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus recently.
"I can assure that's not taking place at all. These are very enthusiastic young people -- they are very neutral about their…
President condoles Hassan Ariff’s death
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed deep shock over the death of AF Hassan Ariff, Adviser to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Land.
In a condolence message, the president said that his death is an…
WB okays $1.16b for 3 projects
The World Bank yesterday approved three loan programmes totalling $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development.
Of the amount,…
KL to work with Dhaka to address Rohingya crisis
Malaysia is looking forward to strengthening its ties with Bangladesh, said Malaysian Higher Education Minister Zambry Andel Kadir yesterday.
According to the Chief Adviser's Press Wing, Kuala Lumpur is also willing to work with…
Chief Justice for ‘meaningful reforms’
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed yesterday renewed his commitment to implement meaningful reforms in the judiciary.
"I reaffirm my staunch resolve to implement meaningful reforms and build a judiciary that commands the confidence of the…