Govt on Alert Ahead of AL’s Nov 13 Lockdown: Adviser

The government is on alert ahead of the Awami League’s planned lockdown on 13 November, said Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam.Talking to journalists at the Secretariat on Tuesday, Jahangir Alam ...

BNP warns govt against moves beyond July National Charter

The BNP on Tuesday warned that the government will have to bear full responsibility if it takes any decision outside the framework of the July National Charter, saying that no ...

Armed Forces’ Special Magistracy Powers Extended

The interim government has extended the special executive magistracy powers of the armed forces by three and a half months, the Ministry of Public Administration announced on Tuesday (11 November).The ...

Ex-Air Force Chief Hannan’s Flats Seized, Bank Accounts Frozen

A court has ordered the seizure of two flats and the freezing of ten bank accounts belonging to former Bangladesh Air Force Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan in a corruption case. ...

NCP seeks alliance with reformists, anti-Indian hegemony forces: Hasnat

The National Citizens Party (NCP) wants to form an alliance with those who independently support reforms and oppose Indian hegemony, said the party’s chief coordinator for the southern region, Hasnat ...

Heightened Security Across Bangladesh Ahead of AL ‘Lockdown’; Authorities Urge Calm

Ahead of the Awami League’s announced ‘lockdown’ programme on November 13, authorities have intensified security measures nationwide, ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order. Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury ...

National Port Strategy to Take Effect in January: Shipping Adviser

The government is set to implement the National Port Strategy from January next year to ensure long-term and sustainable development of the country’s land, river, and sea ports, said Brig ...

DSE Ends 10-Day Losing Streak; Turnover Dips

After 10 consecutive sessions of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) finally bounced back on Tuesday, with all major indices closing higher though turnover fell.The DSEX, the benchmark index of ...

Raids on Retailers Won’t Help, Real Culprits Must Be Caught: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said that conducting raids at retail or mid-level sales outlets brings little benefit, as the real culprits behind market irregularities often remain untouched.Our goal ...

Bangladesh Losing 1% of Farmland Annually, Urges ADB Support for Land-Use Mapping

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist Bangladesh in mapping its agricultural zones and strengthening land-use governance, warning that the country is ...