Dhaka: Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of the Republic of Ghana, will lead the Commonwealth observer group for Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July Charter. The Charter is a post-uprising reform framework proposing…
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the commencement of trial against ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and former state minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak in a crimes against humanity case over the killings du…
Dhaka: The government has transferred Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) of eight upazilas with the consent of the Election Commission. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.
According to United News of B…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday indicated that the country requires only 10 to 15 banks for its economy, highlighting a strategic shift towards restructuring the congested financial sector.
According to United New…
Dhaka: Police have recovered 105 mobile phones lost at different times and returned them to their rightful owners in the capital. The recovered phones were handed over by Paltan Model Police Station of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
According …
Dhaka: The planet’s second most populous city, is on track to become the world’s largest city by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. This dramatic rise is largely due to the millions of rural-to-urban migrants seeking w…
Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday decided to file cases against 21 people including 12 officials of the Public Service Commission (PSC) on charges of abuse of power to secure appointments despite not applying under the freedom f…
Dhaka: Bangladesh and Afghanistan have agreed to elevate their relations from friendly ties to a practical economic partnership aimed at increasing trade, strengthening mutual trust, and generating tangible economic benefits for both countries. Afghan…