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Dr Yunus reaffirms commitment to upholding rule of law, welcomes OHCHR report

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Welcoming the report by the UN Human Rights Office, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reiterated the interim government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and called on al... Read More


UN report finds widespread human rights violations by Hasina regime

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The OHCHR report highlights 'extensive and grave human rights violations' under the Hasina-led government, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, torture and excessive ... Read More


Ansar Forces play crucial role in national security and dev: Home Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (retd) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that the Ansar forces play a crucial role in ensuring security and development to build a ... Read More


Dr Yunus urges Oman to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged outgoing Ambassador of Oman Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al-Bulushi to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers and help expand trade and ene... Read More


Ex-MP Sheikh Helal's aide detained at Dhaka Airport

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Law enforcement agencies have detained Hossain Muhammad Murad, also known as Sohel Murad, personal assistant (PA) to ex-MP Sheikh Helal Uddin, from Hazrat Shahjalal International Air... Read More


Munshiganj schoolboy missing for 23 days; locals vandalise Sirajdikhan police station

Munshiganj, Feb. 12 -- Local people have vanalised Sirajdikhan police station alleging police inaction to trace a schoolboy who has been missing for nearly 23 days. Sirajdikhan Upazila Nirbahi Office... Read More


CA Dr Yunus visits previously used torture cells in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday visited three spots in Dhaka that were previously used as "torture cells and secret prisons". Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul... Read More


Gas supply disruption in north Dhaka areas for 13hrs tomorrow

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Gas supply will remain off for 13 hours in different areas in the northern part of Dhaka city. According to a notice of the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, the areas wh... Read More


Gas supply disruption in northern Dhaka areas for 13hrs till 2am Thursday

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Gas supply will remain off for 13 hours in different areas in the northern part of Dhaka city. According to a notice of the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, the areas wh... Read More


DMP files 1,906 cases for traffic rules violation

, Feb. 12 -- The Traffic Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,906 cases for traffic rules violation during a special drive conducted across the capital. During the drive 181 vehi... Read More