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Ali Imam Majumdar given addl charge of land ministry
07:35 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayFood Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Land.
HSIA issues vaccination guidelines for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims
07:24 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayHazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has issued new guidelines requiring meningitis vaccination for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, in line with Saudi Arabia’s updated health regulations.
Enforced disappearances’ victims faced systematic justice denial: Report
06:35 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayVictims of enforced disappearances have endured a systematic denial of justice and deprivation of their essential rights, according to a report by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
DNC concerned about Yaba, not alcohol
04:50 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has expressed grave concern over the spread of Yaba, warning of its destructive impact on the country's youth.
US charge d’affaires meets CA, reiterates support for interim govt
04:35 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe new Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, Tracey Ann Jacobson, on Monday reiterated her country's support for the interim government of Bangladesh on various issues, including development and counter-terrorism.
Govt purchasing sound grenades, tear gas shells for BGB: Jahangir
04:10 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe government is purchasing sound grenades and tear gas shells for Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), announced Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday.
Iranian pop singer Tataloo sentenced to death for blasphemy
03:41 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayAn Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.
Arakan Army releases two cargo ships after four days
03:18 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayTwo of the three cargo ships seized by Myanmar's separatist armed group, the Arakan Army, have been released after four days and have docked at Teknaf Land Port. However, one ship remains under the group's custody, according to local sources.
Ex-MP Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin arrested
03:11 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayFormer lawmaker Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin, who represented the Dhaka-7 constituency, has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
Bangladesh still hosts 33,648 illegal foreigners, action in Feb
03:03 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayBangladesh still hosts 33,648 foreigners living illegally in the country, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Legal action against these individuals will commence from February 1, he announced.
New uniforms for Police, RAB, and Ansar
02:59 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayNew uniforms have been finalised for the Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Ansar forces, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Law and Order at the Secretariat on Monday (January 20).
Writ challenges presidential clemency for convicts
12:31 PM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the provision allowing the President to pardon convicted individuals in the absence of a specific policy framework.
A spectacle of seven: Why planetary alignments matter to science
11:47 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayOn the evening of February 28, stargazers will witness a rare celestial event: an alignment of seven planets visible in the night sky. Mercury will join Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, creating a stunning planetary parade. While this spectacle is a treat for enthusiasts, it also holds scientific significance, offering insights into the mechanics of our Solar System and beyond.
Revenue can’t be increased by raising customs duty, VAT: Zaidi
10:37 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayRaising supplementary duty and VAT rates will not boost revenue effectively, says Dr Zaidi Sattar, Chairman of the Policy Research Institute (PRI). Instead, he believes expanding revenue coverage and fostering economic activity are essential for increasing government income.
Trump to issue 200 executive orders on first day as president
10:09 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayUS President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact sweeping changes through a flurry of executive orders on his first day back in the White House, pledging to act with "historic speed and strength" immediately after his inauguration.
3 Israeli hostages, 90 Palestinian detainees freed as Gaza truce begins
09:56 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayIsrael released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages, completing the first exchange under a long-awaited truce aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.
What’re the obstacles to local govt polls before general election?
09:27 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayA recent survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that 65 per cent of citizens favour holding local government elections before the 13th national parliamentary elections. While the major political parties, including the BNP, prioritise national elections, the Election Commission (EC) echoes this sentiment.
UK parliamentary group withdraws report criticising interim govt
01:16 AM, 20 Jan 2025 MondayThe All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Commonwealth has withdrawn its controversial report issued last November, criticising the current regime in Dhaka. The report faced backlash for alleged inaccuracies and has since been removed from distribution.
Next election won’t be so easy, Tarique reminds BNP activists
09:48 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayTarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reminded party leaders and activists that the upcoming election will not be as easy as they might think, urging them to remain close to the people, as public support is crucial.
Yunus to leave for Davos to attend WEF on Monday
08:49 PM, 19 Jan 2025 SundayProfessor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, will travel to Davos, Switzerland, on Monday to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).