The government will take strict action against criminals and those instigating anti-state and destructive activities, warned Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday. He issued the warning while talking to reporters after the 8th meeting of the Advisory Council on Law and Order at the Ministry of
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1971 collaborators speaking out loudly: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces, who aided in the massacre during 1971, are now speaking out loudly. “Those who had carried out the massacre at that time (during the 1971 Liberation War) are now speaking loudly. I don't want to name
Labour market shrinks as manpower exports fall by 30pc
Labour migration from Bangladesh has dropped by nearly 30% over the past year, signalling a continued contraction in the country's labour market and reflecting changing trends in job preparedness and overseas employment demand. A key factor behind the shrinking labour market has been the reduced recruitment from countries such as Saudi
SCB, UCEP ties up to empower youth
Standard Chartered Bank recently launched the latest phase of the 'Giving Wings to Dreams for Youth Empowerment' programme in collaboration with UCEP Bangladesh in the Gazipur industrial zone. Over the next two years, the programme will serve 3,000 beneficiaries, prioritising those recently unemployed. Participants will receive classroom and workplace-based training in
Mastercard launches Exclusive Holiday Spend Campaign 2025
Mastercard has announced the launch of its ‘Mastercard Holiday Spend Campaign 2025’. This campaign is designed to enrich the festive seasons of EID-ulFitr and PohelaBoishak with a range of exciting rewards for its cardholders. From March 26, 2025, through April 19, 2025, this 25-day flash campaign will offer priceless experiences
EBL partners with SS Foundation to support child healthcare
Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has partnered with the Shishu Sasthya Foundation, Bangladesh (SSF, B) to support its initiative to strengthening services for pediatric inpatients from the underprivileged and marginalized families. Ahmed Shaheen, Additional Managing Director of EBL, handed over a cheque of BDT 61 lac to Engineer Reza Karim, Secretary
Tarique warns of conspiracy to pit army against people
BNP Acting Chairman TariqueRahman on Monday voiced grave concerns over the unfolding political situation in the country, alleging that a conspiracy is afoot to tarnish the army’s image and turn it against people. “Someone somewhere may be trying to instigate something. We are witnessing attempts to make the army controversial and
Power supply faces summer strain
Even though they have successfully managed power and gas supplies during the holy month of Ramadan, officials in both sectors are now facing a dilemma as they anticipate a looming crisis in the country during the upcoming peak summer season. They predict that the country could experience around 3,000 MW of
Vote for those who will work for you: Sarjis
National Citizen Party's chief organiser (North) SarjisAlam on Monday urged the people to vote in the next election the candidates who keep their promises. He was speaking at a rally at BijoyEkattorChattor in Debiganj under Panchagarh district. "Don't cast your vote seeing the name of any party and symbol. Vote for those
AL must be tried collectively for mass killings: Saki
Ganosamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Junaid Saki on Monday demanded that Awami League be tried as a party even if it requires enacting new laws, alongside prosecuting genocidal fascists and their accomplices. Speaking at an Iftar event organised by the party in Mymensingh, Saki said, "There is a tug-of-war over credit for