Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

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Three advisers to take oath this evening: Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid said that three new advisers are set to take their oaths this evening (Nov 10).  He shared this information with reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday afternoon, just before heading to Bangabhaban for the oath-taking ceremony. However, the

Four invited to take oath as advisers to interim govt

Four individuals have been invited to take oath as advisers to the interim government today.  The new advisers are Professor Md. Sayedur Rahman, businessman Sheikh Bashir Uddin, filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, and the Chief Advisor’s special assistant Mahfuz Alam. The

Libya seeks to hire more Bangladeshi workers

Libya is willing to hire more Bangladeshi workers, including doctors and engineers, to develop the country and has invited Bangladeshi students to enrol in the country’s top universities. The Libyan ambassador to Bangladesh, Abdulmutalib SM Saliman, expressed the country's

CA seeks Singapore’s support to bring back billions of dollars

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (Nov 10) urged Singapore to help recover billions of dollars laundered from Bangladesh and help minimize the cost of migration from the country. CA made the call when Singapore's ambassador to Bangladesh Derek Loh called on him

Temperature likely to remain unchanged across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday (Nov 10) predicted that night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across Bangladesh. Rain or thunder showers are likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, said a release

Army chief meets Chief Adviser

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the capital today (Nov 10). General Waker-uz-Zaman met the Chief Adviser at his office in Tejgaon, the chief adviser's press wing said. BDST: 1525 HRS, NOV 10, 2024 MN  

Five new advisers to be sworn in this evening

The interim government is set to expand as five new advisers are expected to join the advisery council.  According to sources, the new advisers may be sworn in on Sunday (Nov 10) at 7 pm. However, the names of the new members have not yet been disclosed. Currently, the

Govt plans Interpol red notice for Hasina, other fugitives

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said all necessary steps will be taken to bring back fugitive suspects, including Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the July-August Genocide case filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). He at this time Law Adviser highlighted that a red notice will

6-yr-old girl Muntaha found dead in Sylhet pond, 6 held

The body of six-year-old Muntaha, who went missing from her home on November 3, was recovered from a pond in Sylhet's Kanaighat upazila early Sunday. Muntaha Aktar Jerin was the daughter of Shamim Ahmed from Bharafoud village in the Birdal union of Kanaighat upazila. Md Abdul

191 BGB platoons deployed across Bangladesh

A total of 191 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed nationwide, including in the capital, to control the law and order situation. Shariful islam, public relations officer of BGB, confirmed the information today to the media.  Earlier, the Awami

Malaysia wants Dhaka to clarify extradition request for duo

The government of Malaysia wants Bangladesh to clarify the purpose of its request to extradite two businessmen, Bestinet Sdn Bhd founder Aminul Islam and his associate Ruhul Amin. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Dhaka should explain whether Aminul and Ruhul were merely

Shaheed Noor Hossain Day today 

Shaheed Noor Hossain Day will be observed today (Nov 10) in a befitting manner. On this day in 1987, Noor Hossain, who imprinted his bare chest and back with the slogans "Free democracy" and "Down with autocracy", embraced martyrdom in police firing during an

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement's mass gathering at Zero Point today

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement is set to hold a mass gathering at Zero Point in Dhaka's Gulistan area today (Nov 10). Leaders and activists of the platform will organize the programme at 12 noon demanding the trial of the fascist party, Awami League. The announcement

2 killed in motorcycle accident in Ctg Elevated Expressway

Two motorcyclists were killed in a fatal road accident on Chattogram Elevated Expressway in EPZ area early hours on Saturday (Nov 9). The deceased were identified as Md Rubel (36) and Md Moktar (28), of Sadarghat area of the city. EPZ Thana officer-in-charge (OC) Mohammad

Weather may remain mainly dry: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today said the weather across the country is expected to be mostly dry with partly cloudy skies.  Both day and night temperatures are likely to remain stable.  According to the Met office, a seasonal low is present over the

Judiciary Reform Commission to meet Carter Center, FBCCI tomorrow

The Judiciary Reform Commission, constituted by the interim government, will meet with delegations from the Carter Center and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) tomorrow to gather feedback from stakeholders.  According to Commission Secretary

Fascist AL won’t be allowed to hold any events: CA’s press secretary

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that the Awami League will not be allowed to hold protests in the country as the party is "fascist" in its current form. "The Awami League in its current form is a fascist party. There is no way this fascist party

Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN Muhith made ICSC member

Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been elected as a member of the esteemed International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) in a highly competitive election held on Friday at the UN Headquarters in New York. The election

Man dies in Lakshmipur after truck hits auto-rickshaw

A battery-run auto-rickshaw driver was killed and another injured after being hit by a truck in Lakshmipur.  The accident occurred early Friday (Nov 8) on the Lakshmipur-Dhaka Regional Highway near Joksin Bazar in the Sadar upazila. Abdul Munnaf, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of

CSA cases filed against journalists will be dropped: Law Adviser

Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said the interim government has made a policy decision to repeal the much-debated Cyber Security Act (CSA), after which, all harassment cases filed under the Act against journalists will also be dropped. Dr. Nazrul made the remark on Friday (Nov 8)