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Advisory council okays local govt ordinance

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The Council of Advisers, at its 36th meeting held on Thursday at the Chief Adviser's Office, granted approval in principle to the draft of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Sec... Read More


Army rejects allegations of hiding bodies

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Army rejected the allegations that army personnel beat up teachers or attempted to hide bodies of the victims during the rescue operation at Milestone School and College following the... Read More


Ex-CJ Khairul denied bail

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- A Dhaka court has rejected the bail plea of ABM Khairul Haque, former chief justice and ex-chairman of the Law Commission, in connection with a murder case linked to the killing of a ... Read More


Charge sheet submitted against Hasina in Feni

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Police in Feni have filed a charge sheet against 221 leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL), including its president and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over the killing ... Read More


IGP calls for hassle-free services at police stations

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam urged law enforcement officials to ensure hassle-free services for the public at police stations. "No one should face humiliation at th... Read More


Blockade at Shahbagh causing traffic snarl

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- A group of protesters, calling themselves 'July Warriors,' have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding the immediate declaration and implementation of the July Charter.... Read More


16-point reform drive underway for smooth economic transition

Dhaka, July 31 -- The interim administration, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has launched a series of reform initiatives to prepare Bangladesh for its transition from Least Developed C... Read More


India to face 25pc US tariff starting Aug 1

Dhaka, July 31 -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1. He said India, which has the world's f... Read More


Khaleda in good health, ready to contest next polls

Dhaka, July 31 -- BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has stated that party chairperson Khaleda Zia is in good health and intends to contest the upcoming national elections, which are expected to take... Read More


Women to contest 7pc of general seats, says NCC

Dhaka, July 31 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has introduced a new proposal requiring political parties to nominate women candidates in at least 7 per cent of general parliamentary constit... Read More