Dhaka, April 16 -- The interim government has revoked the official media listing of Bhorer Kagoj, a newspaper with a three-decade legacy, citing fraudulent circulation figures and misinformation regarding its printing press.

The decision was communicated recently through a letter from the Department of Films and Publications (DFP) under the Ministry of Information.

On Jan 20, Bhorer Kagoj, which had been in print for 33 years, announced its closure through a notice.

The company subsequently laid off a large portion of its workforce and resumed limited publication.

However, with severance benefits yet to be fully paid, many of the dismissed staff have been staging protests.

According to individuals familiar with the matter, the newspa...