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Vandalism at Dhanmondi 32 outburst of public rage: govt

The vandalism at Dhanmondi-32 house was the outburst of public agony, caused by Sheikh Hasina’s provocative remarks against the July uprising, the interim government said on Thursday. 

ENERGY SECTOR: Govt moves termed AL’s carbon copy

Some of the steps taken in the power and energy sector by the interim government are carbon copies of the actions of the immediate past fascist Awami League regime, aimed at perpetuating the reign of the syndicate of looters and corrupt, speakers said in a seminar on Wednesday...

Libraries need to be more user-friendly: adviser

Cultural affairs adviser to the interim government Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Tuesday said that the country’s libraries needed to be more user-friendly...

Balancing Bangladesh’s ‘imposed history’

Dialogue on reforms in mid-Feb

The interim government will begin discussions with political parties and other stakeholders in mid-February regarding the implementation of proposals from the reform commissions.

BEGUM PARA ASSETS: Yunus seeks Canada help in stolen money  recovery

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday sought Canada’s support to recover the money siphoned off from Bangladesh to the North American country.

Professor Yunus asks for a command centre to monitor law, order

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked for creating a ‘command centre’ for monitoring the country’s law and order situation intensively and directed the police to introduce online system for filing cases across the country.

China to upgrade Mongla port  

The interim government on Sunday approved a project aiming at upgrading the container terminal at the Mongla port in Bagerhat with a loan of Tk 3,592.90 crore from China.

Advisers’ walk on red carpet sparks criticism

Three advisers of the interim government on Sunday launched the canal restoration work at Mirpur-13 in the capital Dhaka, but they faced criticisms as they walked on a red carpet to board a floating excavator to inaugurate the programme.

Immediate action on price hike, early elections demanded

Leaders of the Left Democratic Alliance on Sunday urged the interim government to announce a roadmap for the next general elections as soon as possible...

CA press secy describes Hasina as ‘butcher of Bangladesh’

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser press secretary Shafiqul Alam described former prime minister Sheikh Hasina as ‘butcher of Bangladesh’ and said the interim government’s job was to bring her back to Dhaka and try her for ‘crimes against humanity’.

Bangladesh interim govt changes logo of Department of Prisons

The Department of Prisons has replaced boat, the electoral symbol of the ousted Awami League, with key and baton in its logo, following an order of the home ministry.

Japan reiterates support for Bangladesh’s ongoing reform

Visiting Japanese parliamentary vice-minister Ikuina Akiko has reiterated Japan’s support for Bangladesh’s interim government and its ongoing reform as well as nation-building initiatives.

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...

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’s report on Bangladesh army

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser’s press wing has said the news story of Indian daily Ananda Bazar published on Friday is false.

Govt to review 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.

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’s skilled workforce demand: Asif Nazrul

Bangladesh interim government law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Expatriates’ 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’s growing labour market demands.

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...

Independent commission on cards to protect citizen data

The interim government has planned to form an independent data commission to protect citizens’ 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.

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’s funding suspension not country specific: Touhid

Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday described US President Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid as ‘expected’ and clarified that USAID’s 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’s politics.

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’s annual meeting, which included nearly 50 engagements.