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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


19 arrested in 15 cases over Durga Puja incidents across Bangladesh, says IGP

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A total of 19 people have been arrested in 15 cases filed over Durga Puja-related incidents across Bangladesh, according to Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam. The police chi... Read More


Over 5,000 candidates recommended for teaching positions fail to take up roles

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Over 5,000 candidates, who were recommended for entry-level MPO-listed teaching and lecturer positions in private educational institutions, have failed to join their jobs. While 41... Read More