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Liberal Democratic Party rejects 42 reform proposals

Dhaka, March 20 -- The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has presented its stance on a sweeping set of reform proposals on the first day of the National Consensus Commission's dialogues with political pa... Read More


ACC to probe GM QUader over allegations of nomination business

Dhaka, March 20 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to put Jatiya Party Chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader under the scanner over allegations of acquiring illegal wealth and money launder... Read More


Visas for Australia to be completely processed in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 20 -- The Chief Advisor's Office says that Australian visas for Bangladeshi citizens will now be processed at the Australian High Commission in Dhaka from now on. Australian Minister for... Read More


9-day vacation this Eid-ul-Fitr as govt declares Apr 3 a public holiday

Dhaka, March 20 -- Government employees will enjoy a 9-day vacation this Eid-ul-Fitr as an executive order has declared Apr 3 a public holiday. Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, deputy press secretary to the... Read More


People can now criticise 'without fear', says Foreign Advisor Touhid

Dhaka, March 20 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has acknowledged the criticisms levelled against the interim government but asserts that the ability to speak freely remains a significant achievement... Read More


DMP issues 14 security guidelines ahead of Eid holiday

Dhaka, March 19 -- In an effort to bolster security during the extended Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a series of directives aimed at safeguarding homes, offices,... Read More


Budget speech to be 50-60 pages, says finance advisor

Dhaka, March 19 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the upcoming budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be "very practical" and will aim at controlling inflation while promoting business e... Read More


EC granted access to UNHCR's Rohingya database

Dhaka, March 19 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has granted Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) access to its database of registered Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. A... Read More


Bangladesh denounces fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza

Dhaka, March 19 -- The interim government has strongly condemned the new Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, protesting the "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement. In a statement issued by t... Read More


Ex-Awami League MP Golap in ACC's crosshairs over 'illicit assets' worth Tk 680mn at home and abroad

Dhaka, March 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has accused former Awami League lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Golap of amassing "illicit assets" worth over Tk 680 million at home and abroad, including... Read More