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DMP ramps up security across Dhaka for July Mass Uprising Day

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a multi-layered security plan, including tighter searches at all entry points to the capital, for the observance of July Mass Uprisi... Read More


Bangladesh seeks more Saudi investment in solar power, other key sectors

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged Saudi Arabia to invest in Bangladesh in solar power generation and other sectors. He made the call when Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Wal... Read More


India says Tarique invited to BRICS outreach as BIMSTEC chair

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- India has clarified that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's invitation to the BRICS summit in New Delhi is linked to Bangladesh's current chairmanship of BIMSTEC, while a separate i... Read More


Hasina's hate speech barred, other remarks not restricted: ICT prosecution

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has barred former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from making "hate speech", but has imposed no blanket restriction on her statements, Chief Prosec... Read More


Two years after July Uprising, Bangladesh takes stock of its gains, gaps and unfinished promises

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Ballots, Reforms and Unfinished Promises Democracy restored: A historic election ended 18 months of interim rule and returned the BNP to power State reform under way: 120 of 13... Read More


Experts urge industry-led overhaul of skills development system in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Policymakers, economists, development partners and industry leaders have urged a more comprehensive overhaul of Bangladesh's skills development system, urging closer coordination... Read More


Former army officer Hafizur released on bail after arrest over Tonu 'murder'

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Retired army officer Hafizur Rahman, the only suspect arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Comilla Victoria Government College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu, has been re... Read More


Efforts under way to bring Benazir back through diplomatic channels: home minister

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the issue of former police chief Benazir Ahmed's release on bail in the UAE has come to the fore amid diplomatic efforts to bring him... Read More


Australia commits $25.25mn to support Rohingya in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Australia has committed $25.25 million to sustain life-saving assistance and protection for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The three-year funding package, covering 2026-2028, ... Read More


Tarique orders solar panels for key government buildings in energy crisis push

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued three directives to boost solar power generation and tackle Bangladesh's energy crisis. His Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu announce... Read More