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Yunus lauds CPD’s role in policymaking on its 30th anniversary
The chief adviser of the interim government and CPD trustee member, Professor Muhammad Yunus, today lauded the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) for its independent stance and contributions to policymaking in the national interest.
In…
Cases against Tarique were part of political conspiracy: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, in a statement issued from London today, hailed the High Court's verdict acquitting Tarique Rahman in the August 21 grenade attack case, calling it proof of a politically motivated…
$16b siphoned off every year on avg during AL rule
An average of 16 billion dollars were illicitly siphoned off from Bangladesh every year during Sheikh Hasina's corrupt autocracy, leaving the country in a state of plunder when she fled after a popular mass uprising, according to the…
Dhaka slams desecration of nat’l flag in Kolkata
The government yesterday strongly condemned the desecration of Bangladesh's national flag and the burning of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus's effigy in Kolkata as "deplorable acts".
The foreign ministry in a statement decried the…
Electoral offenders should be punished
"The role of the media in elections is important. But in the last three elections, some media deliberately did not tell the truth, while some others were even forced not to tell the truth," he said.
The reform commission chief said…
No discussion held to ban ISKCON: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday said no discussion was held to ban International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh.
"No discussion was held in the government to ban ISKCON . Many may raise…
Meeting with DMP chief: OCs demand logistical support to curb crimes
Officers-in-charge of the police stations in the city said crime prevention activities are being seriously hampered because of damaged stations, shortages of vehicles, manpower, and poor logistical support.
They made the statements…
Incidents at SC: Chief justice expresses concern
The office of the chief justice of Bangladesh yesterday expressed deep concern over the unprecedented incidents that unfolded on the Supreme Court premises the day before, as well as other recent events within judicial premises nationwide.…
ACC starts probe on ex-MP Shahin
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) started an investigation against former lawmaker and Jashore district Awami League General Secretary Shahin Chakladar.
A team from the ACC headquarters visited Jashore on Tuesday night and inspected…
Lawyer Saiful murder: 1 more arrested
Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during a clash on the court premises in Chattogram.
Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Deputy Commissioner (Crime) Roish Uddin confirmed the…