Early election demanded
Politicians at a discussion in the capital Dhaka on Saturday called on the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus to declare a road map for the next general election without delay...
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Titumir students continue road blockade
The students of Government Titumir College in Dhaka blocked the road in front of the college for the third consecutive day and continued their hunger strike for the fourth day on Saturday demanding the...
Five new bodies proposed for equitable dev
An interim government task force for equitable and sustainable development has proposed the establishment of five new institutions aimed at enhancing education, governance and business competitiveness.
Govt increases fuel prices by Tk 1 per litre from Feb 1
Bangladesh interim government has increased the prices of all four types of petroleum fuel by Tk 1 per litre, effective February 1, according to a gazette notification from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division.
CA press wing debunks Indian Anandabazar Patrika鈥檚 report on Bangladesh army
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser鈥檚 press wing has said the news story of Indian daily Ananda Bazar published on Friday is false.
Govt to review聽quota system for job, admission
The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday decided to review the application of the quota system in government jobs and admissions to educational institutions.
People suffer as students block roads in city
People suffered immensely on Thursday as the students of Government Titumir College and Dania University College block roads in Mohakhali and Jatrabari areas pressing for their separate demands...
End to sectarian attacks across Bangladesh, withdrawal of cases demanded
Leaders of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council on Thursday urged the interim government to take action against ongoing attacks on religious minorities across Bangladesh...
Japan to continue development cooperation with Bangladesh
Japan on Thursday promised to continue its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh and support the interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus in its efforts to key transitions, said a press release.
AMAR EKUSHEY BOOK FAIR 2025: Yunus to inaugurate fair tomorrow
The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 will begin at Suhrawardy Udyan and on Bangla Academy premises tomorrow...
Consensus needed for reforms of constitution: discussion
Politicians on Wednesday at a discussion said that a consensus among political parties was needed before bringing reforms to the constitution by the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus...
Bangladesh committed to meeting Saudi Arabia鈥檚 skilled workforce demand: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Expatriates鈥� Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh is committed to supplying skilled and semi-skilled professionals, including doctors, engineers, nurses, and technicians, to meet Saudi Arabia鈥檚 growing labour market demands.
Students block highway in Barishal
The students of Government Brojomohun College in Barishal blocked the Barishal-Patuakhali Highway protesting at assault and attack on students on Tuesday.
No decision yet on dearness allowance: finance adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the interim government had yet to take any decision on providing dearness allowance to the public officials and employees...
Govt to close all laid-off Beximco companies
The government has decided to close 12 laid-off companies within Beximco Industrial Park and pay the legal dues to the affected workers by February.
Independent commission on cards to protect citizen data
The interim government has planned to form an independent data commission to protect citizens鈥� data and ensure planned distribution of investments in information, communications and technology sector and...
Gap between BNP, student leaders not expected: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul said that there should be no distance or misunderstanding between Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the student leaders or the forces of the mass uprising.
Plain land nat鈥檒 minorities demand rights, security
Representatives from plain land national minority groups on Sunday urged the local government reform commission to ensure their rights and security...
Kamal is butcher of Bangladesh: CA press secy
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former home minister of the deposed Sheikh Hasina government, was the butcher of Bangladesh.
USAID鈥檚 funding suspension not country specific: Touhid
Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday described US President Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to cut aid as 鈥榚xpected鈥� and clarified that USAID鈥檚 temporary aid suspension is not specific to any particular country.
No space for AL in next polls: Mahfuj
Adviser to the interim government Mahfuj Alam on Saturday said that the Awami League in no way would be allowed in the next general election as it might help bring back the fascism in the country鈥檚 politics.
Govt should, rather, improve public industry management
FOUR state-run corporations having counted Tk 282.38 billion in losses in 28 years is a glaring example of inefficiency and mismanagement. The mismanagement in two corporations, the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation and the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation, resulted in the closure of 31 mills during the third tenure, 2019鈥�2024, of the...
Professor Yunus to return home Saturday
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to depart Davos for Dhaka on Friday night (Switzerland time) via Zurich International Airport, concluding his four-day schedule at the World Economic Forum鈥檚 annual meeting, which included nearly 50 engagements.
BNP鈥檚 neutral govt demand sign of another Jan-11: Nahid
Information adviser Nahid Islam on Thursday said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir鈥檚 statement regarding the need for a neutral government indicated that they wanted another 1/11 government.
Scrapping of increased VAT, IMF deals demanded
Left-leaning political leaders, student leaders and activists on Thursday demanded that the interim government cancel the recently increased value-added tax and supplementary duty on more than 100 products and services...
Strengthening of local govt bodies stressed
Speakers at an event on Thursday stressed the need for strengthening local government institutions to achieve national development goals...
5th govt Sukuk in the offing
Initiatives have been taken to issue the 5th Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk against the project titled 鈥楥onstruction of Important Bridges on Rural Roads (Phase 2) (CIBRR-2)鈥�...
Govt should step up efforts for early law enforcement
LAW and order continues to remain worrisome as the government could not improve on the situation after it had declined after the overthrow of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024 and the installation of the interim government three days later. A growing number of violent crimes such as robbery, political violence, murder, mob violence and...
Chinese EV maker urged to invest in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government鈥檚 foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain during a bilateral visit to China on Thursday urged an electric vehicle manufacturer to consider establishing a plant in Bangladesh.
Professor Yunus invites global investors to invest in Bangladesh
Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus has invited the global investors to invest in Bangladesh in a bigger way as the South Asian country is ready to have enhanced trade and investment ties with improved business and investment climate.