International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said on Thursday that substantial financial investments have been made to disrupt the ongoing trial concerning the mass killings and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August movement. "We have received specific information about a large sum of money being invested by
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Efforts underway to address tariff issue with US: Press Secretary
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday said their ongoing work with the US government is expected to help address the tariff issue. The United States has announced a 37-percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping new "Reciprocal Tariffs" policy. "Bangladesh is reviewing its tariffs
Banned BCL leader pretending to have fled abroad, arrested in Savar
Police have arrested Sohel Rana, alias "Beyadob Rana," a fugitive leader of the now-banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) unit of Savar Sadar Union. He was arrested on Thursday night from a rented house in Ashulia, Savar, in a special operation by Savar Model Police Station, said Sub-inspector Mahabur of the police
Yunus vows to build new Bangladesh making unity permanent
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday vowed to build a new Bangladesh keeping the nation united despite numerous obstacles. "Despite hundreds of obstacles, we will build a new Bangladesh as a united nation," he said, highlighting the importance of national unity. Dr Yunus offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the National Eidgah Maidan
Pak PM invites Prof Yunus; to visit Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to visit Pakistan at his convenience as he sees "bright future" for Dhaka-Islamabad ties. He shared a post on his verified X account. The Pak prime minister had a "pleasant telephone conversation" with Dr Yunus on Monday and exchanged Eid
Petroleum fuel prices to remain unchanged in April
Prices of the petroleum fuels will remain unchanged for the month of April. As per an announcement of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the retail prices of fuel in the country will remain unchanged as per the existing price structure. Accordingly, the prices of both diesel and kerosene will remain at
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated across country
Muslims across Bangladesh celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, their biggest religious festival on Monday after a month of fasting. The Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening, confirming the end of Ramadan. Thousands have already left Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their families in their village homes. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offerrd Eid prayers at
Low gas pressure likely in Dhaka Tuesday, Wednesday
Consumers in vast areas around the capital may experience low gas pressure for 24 hours, from Tuesday to Wednesday. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, due to urgent tie-in work at GTCL's off-transmission point, low gas pressure may prevail in the Titas Gas-affiliated areas of Joydevpur, Tongi, Chandra, Konabari,
City roads nearly empty as millions leave Dhaka for Eid
Though there is no specific number, an estimated 10 million people have left Dhaka between March 25 and 30 to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families in rural areas, resulting in nearly deserted city streets. More than 20 million people have been residing under the two city corporations of the capital Dhaka.
