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Don’t think about ‘minus 2 formula’ again: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday warned that no one should think of the so-called "minus two formula" again or engage in any actions excluding the party as part of a plot.
Speaking at a memorial meeting, he…
Keep judiciary free from political interference
The judiciary must be kept free from political interference in order to ensure its proper independence, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
The discussion, titled "Independence of the Judiciary: Overall Reforms of the State," was…
Dhaka city running short of buses
Dhaka city is experiencing a significant shortage of buses and minibuses, the primary modes of public transport in the capital, causing daily hardship to commuters.
The permissible limit for buses and minibuses on the city's 110 active…
CA accords reception to SAFF winning women’s team, asks for written demands
During a reception ceremony at the State Guest House Jamuna in the morning today, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus asked the players of the Bangladesh team that won the 2024 SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal last week to submit a…
Dhaka committed to labour reforms
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said Bangladesh is committed to carrying out "sweeping labour reforms", a key prerequisite of the US government for investment, trade facilities, and development funding.
He made the…
Appoint persons without political interests: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday called for the appointment of a new, independent leadership at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), free from political and bureaucratic influences.
TIB, in a statement, emphasised…
Shift focus to elections from other issues
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday called upon the interim government to shift its focus to holding a participatory and credible national election from any other issue.
Speaking at a discussion, he also urged…
Govt wants direct communication with WHO, citing inactive role of Saima Wazed
The Bangladesh government has requested direct communication with the World Health Organization (WHO), citing Saima Wazed Putul, current regional director for South-East Asia and daughter of the ousted prime minister, as "nonfunctional".…
All killings, rights abuses must be probed
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk yesterday said perpetrators of all human rights violations before and after August 5 must be tried.
"It is not acceptable to have mob justice of any kind and that's why you need the rule of law.…
No scope to revoke death penalty, Asif Nazrul says after meeting Volker Turk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk today urged the interim government to revoke the existing death penalty in Bangladesh, but there is no scope to do so, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said today.
"We said there is no scope for…