BNP has sent a letter to the United Nations (UN) seeking investigation into the mass killing staged by Awami League (AL) government during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. A delegation of the party handed over the letter to UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis at her office-cum residence in Gulshan here
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Int’l confce at Oxford discusses Blue Economy in Bangladesh
The 13th International Conference on Restructuring of the Global Economy (ROGE) concluded on August 6 at the Said Business School, University of Oxford. The conference, jointly hosted by the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and the Future University in Egypt, attracted over 120 participants from 25 countries, showcasing its
Economy not in bad shape, but slowed down: Salehuddin
Finance and Planning Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday urged government officials to expedite the completion of ongoing development projects, stressing their critical impact on the country's economy and its people. "We have talked about the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and its implementation. We asked the concerned authorities to complete the
Ensuring human rights prime goal: Prof Yunus
Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus Tuesday said all are equal before the law and there is no chance to create divisions. "Establishing people's democratic rights and human rights is the main goal of this government," he said while visiting Dhakeshwari National Templein here Tuesday afternoon. Adviser for
SUST teachers’ 18-point proposal to interim govt
Anti-Repression Teachers' Society of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet has presented an 18-point proposal to the newly formed interim government considering the current situation of the country. Prof Dr. Sajedul Karim, an organiser of the Anti-Repression Teachers' Society, confirmed the matter to the media on Sunday morning. Prof
No more political use of police: Adviser Sakhawat
Adviser for Home Affairs Brigadier (retd) AKM Sakhawat Hossain has said that Bangladesh Police cannot be used for political purposes any more. Police will run according to the rules of the Police Commission from now on, he said. He made the remark on Sunday while visiting injured police personnel undergoing treatment
JnU students give 24-hr ultimatum to VC, proctorial body, provosts to resign
The students of Jagannath University (JnU) on Sunday gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Vice Chancellor Dr Sadeka Halim, registrar, full proctor body and hall provosts to step down by 3 pm on Monday. The students issued the ultimatum after a view-exchange meeting at the Central Auditorium at 2 pm. They also brought
Action to be taken against those who opened fire near Islami Bank: Dr Salehuddin
Hasina blames foreign powers for her ouster, reports Indian media
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently taking refuge in India, has broken her silence by accusing foreign powers like the US of playing a hand in her ouster. This comes days after the Indian government said it was analysing the possibility of a “foreign hand” behind the political crisis in Bangladesh, according to
Marginal dairy farmers desire milk marketing scope in Rajshahi
Marginal and medium dairy farmers in the city and its outskirts need proper milk marketing scope for making their business profitable and sustainable together with boosting the dairy sector. Golam Rahid, a dairy farmer of Assam Colony area in the city, said dairy farming has now become essential in terms of