Government officials and staff faced severe challenges in entering the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday morning after a devastating fire engulfed Building 7, disrupting regular operations. The administrative hub, which typically operates with four entry gates, had only Gate 5 open for access, causing severe congestion. The fire broke out at 1:52 am
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BNP voices concerns over cyber protection ordinance
Describing the new Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024 as an extension of the Digital Security Act (DSA), BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday expressed concern over its potential abuse, as the law enforcement agencies have been given immense powers. "A new law, styled The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024,
Commission to thoroughly investigate 2009 BDR mutiny
Chairman of the newly-formed National Independent Commission Major General (retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman has announced his commission's commitment to thoroughly investigate the BDR mutiny that took place on February 25, 2009. "This is a national issue, an event of unprecedented magnitude. The scale of the tragedy is unparalleled, and we are
No compromise on national unity: Jamaat
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the freedom earned through the sacrifices of students and the people will not be allowed to fail. "There will be no compromise on national unity for the betterment of the country," he said. Speaking at a programme in Jashore on Wednesday evening, Dr. Rahman
Legal notice seeks scrapping of secret deal for Ctg port’s container terminal
A legal notice has been issued calling for the cancellation of a secret contract executed without public tender with the foreign entity for the management of the newly built container terminal at Chittagong port. Barrister Md. Anwar, a lawyer at the Bangladesh Supreme Court, has officially urged the Ministry of Shipping,
ACC lunches probe into Rooppur nuke project graft
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an enquiry into allegations of corruption, embezzlement and money laundering involved in Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. A special team of five ACC officials are conducting the entire enquiry, according to an ACC report titled 'A summary on alleged corruption and embezzlement in Rooppur
Dhaka sends letter to Delhi seeking Hasina’s extradition
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a diplomatic letter to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in an effort to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back. "We have informed India," Foreign Affairs Adviser MdTouhidHossain told reporters on Monday, referring to the note verbale addressed to India’s Ministry of External
Call for inclusive police reform to rebuild trust, accountability
Speaking at a national dialogue, Deputy Inspector General of Police Quazi Zia Uddin has emphasised that every crisis is an opportunity to reimagine, reform, and rebuild trust. "True reform starts when we prioritise service over control and trust over fear," he said. The national dialogue titled “Towards Better Protection of Public Safety
Stand strong, fearless in border protection
Adviser Jahangir to BGB Reminding the responsibility of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGBB), Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (Retd) Jahangir AlamChowdhury has said that this force will have to be strong and fearless to protect every inch of the border and stop smuggling. He made the remark while speaking at the ‘BGB
Delaying election may confuse people: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said that people may begin to question the difference between Sheikh Hasina and the present administration if the current government takes too much time to arrange the national election. “Some advisers are suggesting there is no need to rush for a