North South University’s Centre for Peace Studies, under the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance, on Thursday hosted an event on Connectivity and Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Region at the SIPG conference room on the campus in Dhaka on Thursday, aiming to foster discussions and insights on
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BGMEA for transparent investigation into Shahidul’s death
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has expressed deep concern over the death of labour leader Shahidul Islam. He demanded a transparent and thorough investigation into the incident to find out all the culprits behind his death. The BGMEA President also demanded that all those who are involved
Bangladesh, France free in decision making: Envoy
Highlighting growing relations between Bangladesh and France, French Ambassador Marie Masdupuy has said the two countries are eager to maintain independence in decision making processes when it comes to relations with other states or groups of states as both the countries regularly illustrate it on the international stage. "Our political relation
Countdown begins for govt’s downfall: BNP
BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed said that the countdown for the downfall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has begun. "Various pro-democracy parties have joined forces to make he ongoing one-point movement successful. It is certain that she [Sheikh Hasina] can no longer remain in power," he
BNP trying to blame govt for their chaos: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Friday said BNP has been trying to blame the government and AL for their internal chaos and anarchy. "BNP's main objective is to foil the upcoming national elections and gain sympathy of its foreign masters by drawing their attention on themselves (BNP)," he said
EC to tighten cyber monitoring to protect NID data
The Election Commission will keep 171 subsidiary organisations, which take the server services of its National Identity Card Registration Wing (NIDW), under surveillance. The commission came up with the decision in a meeting with experts and technicians concerned at the Election Commission building in Agargaon of the capital on Thursday (13
Support peaceful democratic process in country: Uzra Zeya
US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has urged the political parties in Bangladesh to reject violence and support a genuinely peaceful democratic process that allows the people of Bangladesh to choose their own leaders. "Well, I think one message I would underscore is urging all
Child deaths increase by 17pc in road crashes: SCRF
Dhaka, The number of children killed in road crashes in Bangladesh has increased by 16.6 percent in the second quarter (April-June) of this year compared to the first three months, according to a media organization report released on Friday. The death of women in road accident decreased by 8.53 percent during
Forex reserves falls to $23.56b with IMF guidelines
With the implementation of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) guidelines by Bangladesh Bank, forex reserves have now dropped to $23.56 billion. This is a reduction of $6.44 billion from Bangladesh Bank's own calculations. The country's reserves on Wednesday stood at $23.56 billion, compared to the previous calculation of $29.92 billion, according
No scope to hold acceptable polls under AL govt: BNP
BNP Thursday told Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dr Lilly Nicholls that there is no scope to hold an "acceptable election" under the current Awami League government. The party conveyed the message as the Canadian envoy met its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. "We told them there's no scope to hold