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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…
Yunus arrives in Cairo to join D-8 summit
Kuala Lumpur is looking forward to closer ties with Dhaka in order to work together in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, Malaysian Minister for Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir said in a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor…
Yunus to attend 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo, Egypt on December 19.
The chief adviser is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Cairo, Egypt early Wednesday (December 18), his Deputy Press Secretary Apurba…
Contribution of Bir Shrestha will forever be remembered: president
A grand reception was held for the family members of the Bir Shrestha (the most valiant heroes) at Bangabhaban this afternoon on the occasion of Victory Day.
It is the highest military award of Bangladesh which was awarded to seven…