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Ex-governor Farashuddin urges state control over assets of local 'East India companies'

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Former Bangladesh Bank governor Mohammad Farashuddin has called for the state to take control of the assets held by local corporate groups he likened to "East India companies", clai... Read More


Mostafigur Rahman's 'Echoes of Peace' photo exhibition draws to a close in New York

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- "Echoes of Peace" - a weeklong solo photography exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer and bdnews24.com Head of News Photography Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman - has ended... Read More


Government 'neutral' on religious festivals, says Farooki

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has outlined the government's "neutral cultural policy" on religious festivals as it strives to uphold communal harmony. Speaking at... Read More


Khagrachhari blockade suspended until Oct 5, with assurance of demands being met

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The Jumma Chhatra Janata has suspended its blockade in Khagrachhari until Oct 5, following four days of protests. In a media statement issued at 9pm on Tuesday via their Facebook p... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus urges rights groups to increase visits to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on international human rights organisations to increase their engagement with Bangladesh. He made this call on Monday during a meeting with ... Read More


Trump presents 20-point Gaza peace plan. What questions does it leave unanswered?

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Yet another American-sponsored "peace plan" for Palestine has been unveiled, landing with the familiar thud of doomed diplomacy. A 20-point proposal, emerging from the ruins of Gaz... Read More


Medical tests reveal no signs of rape in Khagrachhari victim: doctor

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The medical examination of the Marma victim-survivor in Khagrachhari has found "no signs of rape", said the lead doctor of the examining team. On Tuesday, Dr Joya Chakma of Khagrac... Read More


Farhad Mazhar accuses Yunus of leading Bangladesh to 'very dangerous' place

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Poet and political thinker Farhad Mazhar has criticised Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for taking Bangladesh to a "very dangerous place" by prioritising elections without sincerely im... Read More


Khagrachhari unrest aimed at disrupting Durga Puja celebrations, says Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has claimed the violent incidents in Khagrachhari were carried out to disrupt the Durga Puja celebrations. He made this comment after visiting ... Read More


Low-pressure system raises flood risk in several districts, with heavy rainfall expected

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has indicated the formation of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal at the start of October, which could lead to heavy rainfall and te... Read More