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Basic salary of a journo should be at least Tk 30,000-40,000: Shafiqul Alam
The news organisations who are paying employees less than Tk 30,000-Tk 40,000 as basic salary should be closed, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday.
"Journalists should have a minimum basic salary between Tk…
Receiver for Beximco no longer necessary: HC
The High Court (HC) yesterday said a receiver for managing the companies of Beximco Group is no longer necessary.
Considering the interests of thousands of workers and employees, the HC allowed Beximco Group to continue managing its…
Canada pledges $272.1m for development in Bangladesh, Indo-Pacific amid USAID cuts
Canada has announced $272.1 million for development projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region amid major funding cuts by the Trump administration,
Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen,…
Home adviser vows tougher stance against crimes during Ramadan
The government is committed to maintaining law and order across the country during Ramadan, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
To ensure law and order, around 100 checkpoints have been set up at key…
Surface water plant project: Implementation delay irks Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in implementing the Sayedabad Water Treatment Plant (Phase-3) and the Meghna River Protection Master Plan.
At a meeting held yesterday at the state…
World Book Day: How the Writings of Mary Wollstonecraft and Begum Rokeya Have Influenced My Thoughts
Husna Khan Hashi ||
World Book Day is a celebration of literature’s power to shape minds, challenge norms, and inspire change. Throughout history, books have served as catalysts for social reform, intellectual liberation, and gender…
General polls likely between Dec 2025 and March 2026, Yunus tells BBC
Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus has said that the upcoming national parliamentary election will be held between December of this year and March of next year.
He also mentioned that it is up to the Awami League to decide whether they…
SC acquits Tarique, Gias Uddin from money laundering case
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today acquitted BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his close aide Gias Uddin Al Mamun from a money laundering case, in which they were sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the High…
Polls likely by Dec this year
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to holding a free and fair election.
The vote is likely to take place by December this year, he said.
He said this at a meeting with…
UN report on uprising: It’s crucial for due process
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday hoped that their recent independent fact-finding report will support truth-telling, accountability, reparations, healing and reform in Bangladesh.
"It will be crucial to…