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Fulfill people’s aspirations
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the students are the guardians of the nation and urged them to continue their efforts to transform the country's future.
"You have already turned the impossible into possible and…
Face challenges with courage
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has urged newly commissioned officers to prioritise patriotism and demonstrate courage in handling any situation.
The army chief made the remarks during the President's Parade, marking the…
Tarique calls for utmost restraint
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all Bangladeshis to show utmost restraint and not fall prey to any provocation amid the tension between Bangladesh and India.
Bangladesh will continue to uphold religious harmony,…
Bangladesh won’t compromise in regards to sovereignty: Hasnat
Bangladesh will not compromise even an inch in the question of sovereignty and territorial integrity with India, said Anti-Discrimination Students Movement convener Hasnat Abdullah.
"Do not view this government through the lens of…
Revitalising SAARC will benefit whole region: Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Secretariat to work more intensely to make the regional body functional for the common benefit of the South Asian countries.…
Bangladesh halves power purchase from Adani: report
Bangladesh has halved the power it buys from Adani Power, citing lower winter demand, as it seeks to sharply lower prices under a purchase deal with the Indian company, reports Reuters.
Amid disagreements over dues running into…
Voter info: EC to launch door-to-door campaign in March
The newly constituted Election Commission, which held its first meeting yesterday, decided to send its representatives door to door to update the voter list in March next year.
The representatives will collect information to develop…
Distressed loans equal to cost of 22.5 Padma bridges
Distressed assets in the banking sector have reached a whooping Tk 6,75,030 crore, an amount bigger than the cost of building 22 bridges across the Padma or 13.5 metro rail systems in Dhaka, according to a White Paper released…
Tarique acquitted in two sedition cases in Sylhet
A Sylhet court today dismissed two sedition cases against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, acquitting him of the charges.
Sylhet Metropolitan Magistrate Court's Judge Sagir Ahmed dismissed the cases filed in 2014 by the then…
Come together for the challenging times ahead
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman has urged the nation to stand together to face the challenging times that lie ahead.
"The country will have to overcome some difficult times. We will all work together to help the country…