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Abdur Rahman Khan made new NBR chief

The interim government on Wednesday appointed Financial Institutions Division (FID) Secretary Md Abdur Rahman Khan as the new chief of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), hours after cancelling the contractual appointment of Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem. A section of businessmen have

Foreign Adviser for stopping border killings, settling Teesta water treaty with India

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (Aug 14) underscored the need for addressing some key issues with India like stopping border killing, finalising Teesta water sharing treaty, and ensuring the supply of essential commodities. He raised the issues when Indian High Commissioner to

2 killed as jeep plunges into ditch in Rangamati

Two people were killed and six others injured as a jeep plunged into a ditch on the Bilaichari-Rajasthali border road in Pankata Chara area under Rajasthali upazila of the district last night. The deceased were identified as Chinimong Marma, 20, son of Puchingmong Marma, and Manu

Hasina, 9 others sued under ICT Act

A case was filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday (August 14) against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and eight others for allegedly committing crimes against humanity and genocide between July 15 and August 5 this year. Supreme Court lawyer Gazi MH Tanim

Justice division officers-staff must submit income statements in 10 days

The officers and employees of the justice division must submit their income statements within the next 10 days, said law adviser Asif Nazrul. The law adviser said this to reporters at a press conference held at the secretariat on Wednesday. He also said: "All harassing cases

Int'l tribunal to try killings during student protests 

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today (Aug 14) said the interim government has decided to try the killings that occurred during the recent student protests in the International Crimes Tribunal.  Efforts are also underway to investigate these incidents under the supervision of the United

Disappeared Bangladeshi lawyer recounts Hasina's secret jail

Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem held his breath and listened for the sound of a cocked pistol. Instead, he was tossed from a car and into a muddy ditch on Dhaka's outskirts --

Light to moderate rain likely over Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over four divisions and at a few places other four divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the

Malaysia ready to help Bangladesh rebuild, says Anwar

Malaysia is ready to help and support Bangladesh's interim government in rebuilding and restoring peace and security, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this during a phone call to Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (Aug 13), who was appointed Chief Advisor for the

Shafiqul Alam appointed chief adviser’s press secretary

Shafiqul Alam, Bangladesh bureau chief of Agence France-Presse (AFP), has been appointed as the press secretary to Prof Muhammad Yunus, the interim government’s chief adviser. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.

US rejects claims of involvement in Sheikh Hasina's resignation

After the White House, the US Department of State has also trashed reports that claimed the United States was involved in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. "That’s laughable," Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a regular

Before law all are equal: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today (August 13) said all are equal before the law and there is no chance to create divisions. "Establishing people's democratic rights and human rights is the main goal of this government," he said

Public holiday on August 15 cancelled

The interim government has cancelled the public holiday on August 15, which marks National Mourning Day. This decision was taken at a meeting of the advisers of the interim government in Jumuna on Tuesday (August 13). The meeting was chaired by the chief adviser of the interim

Salman F Rahman, Anisul Haque arrested

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's private investment adviser Salman F Rahman and former law minister Anisul Haque were arrested. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Mainul Hassan confirmed the matter. He said they were arrested from Sadarghat area of the capital.

BGB won’t turn its back on border area: Home Adviser

Home Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain today (August 13) said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from now on won’t turn its back on the border. He also urged the members of BGB to stand firm on the border as the era of retreating is over. “Don’t turn your backs

Ahsan H Mansur to be made Bangladesh Bank governor

The government on Tuesday decided to appoint Ahsan H Mansur as governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB). He will succeed Abdur Rouf Talukder, according to banking division sources. Meanwhile, the age limit for the post of central bank governor, previously set at 67 years, is expected to be

Major reshuffle in police dept, SB, PBI

The government on Tuesday (August 13) sent Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Moniruzzaman and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Rangpur range Abdul Baten to forced retirement. Additional IGP and Special Branch (SB) of Police Chief Monirul Islam has been attached to the police

Mohammad Ali Mia removed as CID Chief

Mohammad Ali Mia, chief of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has now been removed from his position.  He has been attached to the police department. This change comes following similar moves involving the Inspector General of Police

Interim govt adviser Farooq-e-Azam sworn in

Freedom Fighter Farooq-e-Azam, Bir Pratik, took oath today (Aug 13) as an adviser to the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr. Muhammad Yunus. With him, a total of 17 members of the 'Council of Advisers', including the chief adviser, of the Interim government, took

Met office predicts rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind at places over all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (Aug 13). According to the BMD latest