Day: October 3, 2024
Travel ban imposed on ex-BFIU chief Masud
A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a travel ban on former head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit of Bangladesh Bank ( BFIU) Masud Biswas.
The commission decided to initiate investigation on September 26 and formed four committees to probbe …
Tourists discouraged from visiting Sajek Valley until further notice
The Rangamati District Administration has issued a directive discouraging tourists from visiting Sajek Valley starting October 4 until further notice, due to ongoing concerns regarding law and order in the region.
In a letter signed by Rangamati Addi…
Bangladesh steps up repatriation of sentenced citizens from Maldives, Qatar
The Council of Advisers, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday approved the draft on an agreement between the governments of the Maldives and Bangladesh on ‘transfer of prisoners’.
The Council of Advisers also in principle approve…
BNP to join talks with govt Saturday
The BNP will participate in the new phase of talks initiated by the Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on Saturday to discuss reform issues and the current political situation.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will lead a par…
BNP reiterates call for fair elections to ensure democratic Bangladesh
BNP senior secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday asked the interim government to arrange a free and fair election soon by completing the necessary reform tasks for the sake of building a new and democratic Bangladesh as per the aspirations o…
Interim govt faces challenges in restoring administrative discipline
Bangladesh’s interim government is facing an uphill task in restoring administrative discipline, two months after assuming office, official sources said.
They said stability has yet to be restored within the bureaucratic framework despite ongoing eff…
Bangladesh signs landmark tripartite deal with India and Nepal to import 40 MW electricity
Bangladesh has signed a landmark tripartite agreement with India and Nepal to import 40 MW of electricity from Nepal, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation.
Under the agreement, Bangladesh will receive 40 MW of electricity from Ne…
Govt reaffirms press freedom, seeks responsibility
The government on Thursday reiterated that it believes in press freedom but expects responsible journalism from all that can help the country move ahead making the government accountable with constructive criticism.
‘We believe in freedom of press. W…