All government employees must submit their wealth statement by November 30 this year, said Senior Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Md Mokhlesur Rahman on Sunday . He shared this information at a press conference held on the submission of wealth statement by public employees. From the next year the deadline
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Indian staff yet to resume work at key power projects
Senior officials from Indian companies involved in critical power transmission projects in Bangladesh, which are essential for evacuating electricity from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), have yet to return to their jobs, raising concerns about the progress of these projects. "Few staff from KEC International Limited and Transrail Lighting Limited
Govt forms bodies to review politically motivated cases
The government has established two committees-one at the district level and another at the ministry level-to handle cases of politically motivated cases. These committees will recommend the withdrawal of cases filed against political leaders, activists, and individuals that were driven by political vendettas in recent years. The Public Security Division of
Multilateral systems in urgent need of reform, Says UN Secretary General
As the United Nations gears up to host the international community for the high-level meeting week, the UN chief appeals to world leaders to commit to universal agreements to work towards solutions. On Wednesday, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to reporters ahead of the upcoming 79th high-level session of the UN General
Fakhrul smells conspiracy behind unrest in CHT
BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed concerns over the recent unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), alleging that it may be part of a calculated plot to destabilise the interim government. "I do not consider the recent incidents in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to be isolated ones.
CJA shocked by murder charges against Bangladesh journos
The Commonwealth Journalists Association is deeply shocked that Shyamal Dutta, Editor of Bangladesh’s Bhorer Kagoj newspaper and a vice president of the CJA was kidnapped along with two colleagues by unknown militants on 15 September. The three journalists were robbed by the gang. Police then arrived. They arrested and detained Shyamal
72-hour roads, waterways blockade enforced in hill districts
A 72-hour roads and waterways blockade has been enforced in protest against the recent attacks, arson, and violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati hill districts. No long-distance vehicles have left Khagrachhari, although some light vehicles were seen operating within the town as the day progressed, reports out Khagrachhari correspondent. Superintendent of Police of
1,423 dead in July-August mass uprising, preliminary list reveals
A total of 1,423 people have been reported dead in the intense student-public movement, according to Tarikul Islam, the member secretary and coordinator of the central sub-committee on health for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. On Friday night, he addressed the initial list of casualties and the support for their families on
Govt officials close to Hasina inciting chaos: BNP
BNP's Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged on Friday that several government officials, including secretaries, are attempting to instigate chaos and sabotage around thee country as associates of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "The beneficiaries and associates of the Awami League have not yet been removed. They're still present in
3 killed, 9 injured as clashes eruptin hill districts
At least 3 people were killed and 9 others injured as violence erupted in the Khagrachhariand Rangamatihill districts on Friday. The bodies of the deceased are in the Khagrachhari District Sadar Hospital. Of the 9 injured, 4 have been referred to Chottogram. The rest are receiving treatment at the Khagrachhari hospital. According