Category: General
Tiger population rises to 125 in Sundarbans with 9.65pc growth
Tiger population in the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans, the country’s lone habitat to the big cats, has increased to 125, according to the latest tiger population survey for 2023-24.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the ministry of environment, fo…
Special security for puja mandaps, immersion places: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Mainul Hassan today said special security measures have been taken at all 253 puja mandaps and immersion places under its jurisdiction to hold the Durga Puja in a peaceful and festive manner.
“Each of …
Ousted Sheikh Hasina, her cohorts still hatching conspiracies: Farroque
BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and former Chief Whip Zainul Abdin Farroque today urged the interim government to remain alert as ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was maintaining contact with the cohorts of Awami League (AL) who were hatching conspiracy…
Cyber Security law continues Digital Security Act’s oppression, say victims
Victims of harassment under the Cyber Security Act of 2023 called for its repeal, arguing that it perpetuates the oppressive nature of the Digital Security Act of 2018. Despite public demand for reform, they claim the new law, which came into effect …
NHRC to remain open during Dashain holidays
Kathmandu: The central, province, and branch offices of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall remain open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm during the Dashain holidays.
According to NHRC Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel, the NHRC services will be …
3-tier security measures in Khulna for peaceful Durga Puja celebration
Three-tier security measures have been taken in Khulna city and district ahead of the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Khulna Metropolitan Police Kumar Zulfiqar Ali asked the policemen t…
Govt forms constitution reform commission
The government has formed a nine-member constitution reform commission headed by political scientist and writer Professor Ali Riaz.
The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification to this end.
The other commission members are Dhaka University (D…
President certifies PSB bill
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has certified the Bill Designed to Amend and Integrate the Laws Related to Public Service Broadcasting.
The President authenticated the bill in accordance with Article 113 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, the O…