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Bangladesh, Algeria agree to boost trade, investment cooperation
09:39 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayBangladesh and Algeria have agreed to bolster bilateral trade and investment cooperation, particularly in key sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture, and ICT, following the second Foreign Office Consultation, FOC, held in Algiers on Wednesday, February 5...
Vandalism at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum
08:50 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayStudents and members of the public, as part of a pre-announced programme, stormed the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Dhanmondi road 32 on Wednesday evening, breaking its gates and vandalising the premises.
Gold price hits all-time high of Tk 1.47 lakh a bhori
08:42 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has raised the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 2,928 to Tk 1,47,818 per bhori, the highest rise in the country's history till Wednesday, February 5. The price has been increased following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement today...
Commission proposes forming Cumilla, Faridpur divisions
08:08 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed the formation of two more divisions – Cumilla and Faridpur – in the country, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told media on Wednesday, February 5...
No change in electricity prices, supply to be normal in Ramadan: Fouzul
07:26 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayPower, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Mohammad Fouzul Kabir Khan assured the public on Wednesday that despite financial challenges in the electricity sector, there are currently no plans to increase electricity prices.
India to be liable for Hasina’s political move there: Nahid
07:04 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayInformation and Broadcasting adviser Nahid Islam has said India will be responsible if ousted Shaeikh Hasina is allowed to conduct any political activities from there...
Commission prefers SJC’s enough power to probe allegations against judges
06:24 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Judiciary Reform Commission has proposed to give enough authority to the Supreme Judicial Council to probe the allegations against judges spontaneously even without receiving any request from the President and make recommendations of taking necessary actions in this regard...
‘Shibli funnelled Tk 3 lakh crore to Hasina-Rehana from stock market’
06:17 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayFormer Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial scandals in the country’s history, allegedly siphoning off Tk 3 lakh crore to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana through illegal stock market activities.
Trump bid to take over Gaza sparks global condemnation
05:48 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump's shock proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its people faced a resounding rejection from Palestinians, Middle East leaders and governments elsewhere on Wednesday...
Yunus urges all to accept reform reports
05:43 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon all concerned to accept the reports of the reform commissions and come forward to implement those.
Polls date, July Charter to be finalised through nat’l consensus
05:29 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced on Wednesday that the interim government will finalise necessary reforms based on recommendations from six reform commissions, following discussions with various political parties and stakeholders involved in the July movement.
Commission suggests 12 BCS cadres, 3 PSCs
05:17 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended the reformation of Bangladesh Civil Service, BCS, and formation of three Public Service Commissions, PSCs, to recruit public servants...
No politics in the name of AL: Salahuddin
04:24 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdaySaying no one can do politics in the name of Awami League in Bangladesh, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has demanded its trial as a political party for waging mass killings and crimes against humanity...
Efforts on bringing Hasina, others back from India: Home adviser
04:11 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayHome Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Wednesday said the interim government is making all efforts to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others from India under the extradition treaty.
Commission recommends dividing Bangladesh into four provinces
04:02 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed the introduction of a provincial administration system by dividing the country into four provinces, based on the borders of its historic divisions.
Aga Khan IV passes away
03:33 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe Aga Khan, imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced. He was the founder and president of the Aga Khan Development Network, which employs 96,000 people and finances development programmes particularly in Asia and Africa.
New political party in the offing
02:50 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe National Citizen Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have announced that they would form a new political party soon...
6 reform commissions submit report to CA
02:19 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe heads of the six reform commissions have submitted a comprehensive report to Dr Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser and Head of the National Consensus Commission. The commission heads handed over the report to him at his official residence, Jamuna, in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Second phase of Bishwa Ijtema ends
01:51 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe second phase of the first part of the Bishwa Ijtema, organised by Tabligh Jamaat's Maulana Zubair group, concluded with the Akheri Munajat (final prayer) on Wednesday, February 5.
HC acquits all accused in 1994 Hasina train attack case
12:34 PM, 05 Feb 2025 WednesdayThe High Court has acquitted all accused, including nine individuals who had been sentenced to death, in a case over an attempt to murder the then leader of the opposition in parliament and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina by attacking a train carrying her in Pabna in 1994.