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UN torture-prevention body welcomes Bangladesh, Colombia for joining it

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) on Monday welcomed the recent ratifications of Bangladesh and Colombia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (... Read More


DSA used as a tool to harass, intimidate journalists: Report

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and the Clooney Foundation for Justice on Monday launched a research report examining the impact of the Digital Security Act (DSA) on media fr... Read More


E-family courts will reduce suffering, corruption: Adviser Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- family courts across Bangladesh will not only ease public suffering but also help curb corruption, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Monday. "The litigants will no longer have to run ... Read More


Nishat Tasnim Shuchi named 'CEO of The Year' at Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2025

, Nov. 24 -- Tech Corporation's Chief Executive Officer Nishat Tasnim Shuchi has been honoured with the 'CEO of The Year' award at the fourth edition of the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2025. Nishat Tas... Read More


Govt approves Tk 726 crore for road, haor-area projects

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The government on Monday approved important development projects worth over Tk 726 crore, including road infrastructure upgrades and elevated roads in haor areas. The approval came ... Read More


Govt approves re-fixed tariff for seven power plants

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The government on Monday approved a re-fixed levelized power tariff for seven power plants to ensure their sustainable operations. The approval came from the 47th meeting of the Adv... Read More


Govt okays import of 75,000 mt of fertiliser

, Nov. 24 -- The government on Monday approved two separate proposals for procuring some 75,000 metric tons of fertiliser worth Tk 399.50 crore to ensure adequate agricultural input supply for the upc... Read More


Suspected thief killed in lynch-mob attack in Faridpur

, Nov. 24 -- A suspected thief was killed in a lynch-mob attack and three others were injured at Talmar intersection in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur district early Monday. The deceased was identifi... Read More


Divided journalists end up serving politicians, says Fakhrul promising free press

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Stating that journalists themselves end up in the pockets of politicians due to divisions among them, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said his party is co... Read More


Dengue: 2 more dead, 705 hospitalised in 24 hours

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- related deaths were reported in the 24 hours till Monday morning, raising this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 366, according to the Directorate Ge... Read More