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Interim government issues ordinance protecting July Uprising activists

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance granting legal protection to participants of the July Uprising, stipulating the withdrawal of all cases against them. The "July Mass U... Read More


Bangladesh approves 20% power bill rebate for animal, poultry feed industry

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The interim government is going to offer a 20 percent rebate on electricity bills to reduce production costs in four sectors, including animal and poultry feed manufacturing. The de... Read More


ACC summons Summit Group's Aziz Khan over alleged illicit wealth, money laundering

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Summit Group Chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for questioning over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond means and money launder... Read More


ACC summons Dhaka North Administrator Azaz over alleged 'bribery, irregularities'

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- As part of an inquiry into "abuse of power, irregularities, corruption and bribery", Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz has been summoned by the Anti-Cor... Read More


Matchstick sets kitchen ablaze as Mugda man dies in fire

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- A young man has died after suffering burn injuries in a gas fire at a flat in the capital's Mugda. He died around 1:30pm on Monday at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surg... Read More


Yunus orders armed forces on maximum alert to ensure proper vote

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Calling the February elections and the referendum a "critical turning point" for Bangladesh's democratic future, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has directed the armed forces to remain ... Read More


If no 'level playing field' exists, how are complaints being filed? asks EC secretary

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Despite some unrest, allegations and counter-allegations of irregularities in different parts of the country in the five days since the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentar... Read More


No official required to carry out illegal orders, says ICT chief prosecutor

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has said no state official or employee is obligated to obey any unlawful order issued by the government. He made the... Read More


Adani Power deal major financial burden, Summit emerges as 'power monster', says review committee

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- A 25-year power purchase agreement with India's Adani Power has become a major financial burden for Bangladesh, while Summit Group has emerged as a "power monster" in the energy sect... Read More


Chankharpul murders: Ex-DMP chief Habibur, 2 others sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Dhaka Metropolitan Police chief Habibur Rahman and two other senior police officials to death in a crimes against humanit... Read More