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Rohingya crisis poses threat to Asia’s security: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has warned that the protracted Rohingya crisis could jeopardise security and stability across Asia, urging a united global effort to find sustainable solutions. Speaking at a high-level roundtable in Doha titled “Social and Environmental

CA Yunus joins roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha this morning. The meeting titled "Social and Environment Challenges Around Forcibly Displaced Populations-The Case of the Rohingya" is being held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Doha from

Police order to take permission to arrest accused suspended

The High Court today (April 23) stayed an office order of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) that permission from higher authorities must be obtained to arrest the accused in the case related to the anti-discrimination student movement. A High Court bench of Justice Fatema Najib and

Sinha Murder: HC hearing on appeals, death reference begins  

The High Court (HC) has started hearing on the death reference and appeals today (April 23) in the murder case of former army officer Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was shot dead by police in Cox’s Bazar in 2020.  The hearing began at the High Court bench of Justice

32 Bangladeshis stranded in Tunisia to be repatriated

At least 32 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in various cities across Tunisia are set to be repatriated, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli. In a statement issued on Tuesday (22 April), the embassy said it had confirmed the identities of the stranded individuals and issued

Three youths killed in Cumilla train accident

Three youths were killed after being struck by a train in the Madhabpur area of Burichang upazila in Cumilla early Wednesday (April 23). Sub-Inspector Sohel Molla, in-charge of the Cumilla Sadar Railway Police Outpost, confirmed the matter. He said the victims were hit by a train

SC scraps case against CA Yunus

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today (April 23) scrapped the framing of charges and all proceedings in a money laundering case filed against Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Grameen Telecom, and six officials of the company. A bench led by Chief Justice Syed

Interpol issues red notice against ex-IGP Benazir

The Police Headquarters on Tuesday (April 22) claimed that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has issued a red notice against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who served under the ousted Awami League government. The information was

No arrest in plain clothes, says home adviser

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that police officers are not allowed to arrest anyone in plain clothes.  He also warned against the return of flattery and lobbying practices in the police force. Jahangir Alam made the remarks on Tuesday (April 22)

Reform Commission recommends risk allowance, pension for journalists

The Labour Reform Commission has recommended introducing risk allowance, insurance, and pension schemes for journalists in Bangladesh. The commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday (April 22) at the state guest house Jamuna. The 10-member

Qatar to recruit 725 Bangladeshi army personnel

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said Qatar has express its interest to recruit 725 members of the Bangladesh Army for various duties. He disclosed the information while talking to journalists in Doha, where a high-level Bangladeshi delegation is currently

Bangladeshi man killed in Saudi Arab road accident

A Bangladeshi man from Chandpur’s Faridganj upazila was killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia’s Abha city early Monday. The deceased was identified as Md Mizan, 48, son of the late Ershad Mizi from Adsha village in Gupti Paschim Union under Faridganj. He is survived by

DMP denies burning of Sagar-Runi case documents

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has denied reports that documents related to the Sagar-Runi murder case kept under Detective Branch (DB) custody were partially damaged by fire. DMP’s Deputy Commissioner of Media and Public Relations Muhammad Tabibur Rahman confirmed the

CA Yunus unveils 6 proposals for fairer, greener future

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday (April 22) outlined a six-point roadmap to achieve a sustainable and equitable global future. He also urged world leaders to embrace collective action and innovative approaches to tackle pressing global challenges.

Dry weather likely

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that the weather will remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies across most parts of the country over the next 120 hours starting from 9:00 AM today. “Day and night temperatures may rise slightly,” said

Sinha Murder: HC hearing on appeals, death reference begins tomorrow 

The High Court (HC) is set to start hearing on the death reference and appeals tomorrow (April 23) in the murder case of former army officer Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was shot dead by police in Cox’s Bazar in 2020.  The case was listed on the Supreme Court

CA reaches Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reached in Doha on Monday night to attend the Earthna Summit 2025 and other official events during a four-day visit at the invitation of Qatar's Amir. He was received at Hamad International Airport by Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Nazrul

CA Yunus leaves for Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for Doha on Monday evening (April 21) to participate in the Earthna Summit 2025. According to Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Chief Adviser and his delegation departed Hazrat

Industrial plant building banned near Sundarbans ECA area

The government has decided to ban the establishment of any new industrial plants or development projects within 10 kilometers of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the Sundarbans. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will soon issue an official

Labour Reform Commission submits report to CA

Labour Reform Commission on Monday (April 21) submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The commission members handed over the report to the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital at about 12noon. Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary