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Bangladesh govt plans fivefold fine for withholding information

Dhaka, July 19 -- The government is set to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2009, introducing tougher penalties and revising key provisions to enhance transparency and strengthen citizens' ac... Read More


Drone Show, Concert, and Film Screening mark 'Private University Resistance Day' at Hatirjheel

Dhaka, July 19 -- long 'July Reawakening' commemorations marking the anniversary of Bangladesh's historic July Uprising, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs organized a special event titled '18 July: Pri... Read More


Govt, UN rights body sign MoU for rights mission

Dhaka, July 19 -- The government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to field a mis... Read More


UN's rights mission to focus on addressing, preventing serious abuses: Govt

Dhaka, July 19 -- The interim government on Saturday said the UN Human Rights Office's mission in Bangladesh will focus on addressing and preventing serious human rights abuses, such as those perpetra... Read More


Funding cuts heighten monsoon risks for Rohingyas in Bangladesh: UNHCR

Dhaka, July 19 -- Reductions in funding for a community maintenance programme in the Rohingya camps of Cox's Bazar have not only affected their incomes but also compromised safety during the monsoon s... Read More


Massive turnout at Suhrawardy Udyan as Jamaat holding national rally

Dhaka, July 19 -- Suhrawardy Udyan turned into a sea of people by midday on Saturday as Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is holding its first-ever solo national rally at the historic venue, drawing tens of ... Read More


Liton Kar's 'She, the Universe: The Infinity Within Her' opens at AFD

Dhaka, July 18 -- A solo art exhibition titled 'She, the Universe: The Infinity Within Her' by renowned Bangladeshi artist Liton Kar has commenced at La Galerie of Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD), o... Read More


Gopalganj clashes: Another dies, raising death toll to 5

Dhaka, July 18 -- Another person, who had sustained bullet injuries during clashes involving law enforcers, Awami League members, and banned Chhatra League activists in Gopalganj on Wednesday, died ea... Read More


Interim govt plans large-scale promotion drive to boost bureaucracy

Dhaka, July 18 -- The government has initiated the long-awaited promotion process for officials to the ranks of deputy secretary and additional secretary, with the move now at the final stage, sources... Read More


PepsiCo overcomes lagging US sales in a strong second quarter

Dhaka, July 18 -- than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter and expressed optimism about reviving sluggish North American sales with a range of high-protein snacks and reformulated pro... Read More