Monday, 17 Feb, 2025

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Election to be held by year-end or early 2026: EC Masud

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has confirmed that Bangladesh’s national parliamentary elections will likely take place either at the end of this year or the beginning of 2026.  Masud made the announcement during a meeting with district and upazila election

CID attached assets worth Tk 250 cr of Salman, his associates

The Financial Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has seized assets valued at around Tk 250 crore belonging to Salman F. Rahman, a former adviser to the ousted Prime Minister, and his associates.  Salman, who owns Beximco Group, Apollo Apparels Limited, and

BNP wants another 1/11 govt in name of neutrality: Adviser Nahid 

Adviser Nahid Islam said on Thursday (Jan 23) that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam's comments on the government's neutrality suggest an attempt to bring about another 1/11-like government in the country. The Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser

Verdict in graft case against ex-AL MP Mizanur Jan 30 

A Dhaka court has set January 30 for delivering its verdict in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Awami League lawmaker of Khulna-2 Mizanur Rahman.  The decision came after both the prosecution and defense concluded their arguments

71 Bangladeshis among 176 illegal immigrants arrested in Malaysia

The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department rounded up 176 illegal immigrants during an operation carried out around Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, on Wednesday night (Jan 22). City Immigration Department director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the operation which began at 7.15pm tonight

SC to hear Azhar's review plea against conviction on Feb 20

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set February 20 for hearing Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam’s petition, seeking a review of its judgment that upheld his death sentence.  Azharul was convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-1) for crimes against

BGB chief to visit India mid-Feb for talks with BSF DG

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General, Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, is set to visit New Delhi, India, from February 16 to 19 for discussions with Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary. Sources said that the meeting will focus on

168 ex-BDR personnel released on bail after 16 years

After nearly 16 years, a total of 168 former personnel of the now-defunct Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) were released from prison on Thursday on bail in a case related to the 2009 mutiny, confirmed Additional Inspector General of Prisons, Colonel Mohammad Mustafa Kamal. The ex-BDR members

Met office forecasts dry weather across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with a partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from this morning. A ridge of sub-continental high pressure extending to Bihar and surrounding areas, along with a seasonal low over the

UN report on July atrocities due by mid-February: Türk 

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has announced that the UN fact-finding report on the July-August uprising atrocities is in its final stages and will be published by mid-February. Türk made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor

CA seeks European Central Bank President’s support to recover stolen money

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has requested the support of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde in recovering billions of dollars allegedly stolen from Bangladesh during Sheikh Hasina’s ousted regime. The two leaders met in Davos on Wednesday on the

CA urges global leaders to support recovery of stolen assets

Bangladesh on Wednesday called for international support to recover hundreds of billions in stolen funds as Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus had a busy schedule at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Dr Yunus met Wolfgang Schmidt, Head of the Federal Chancellery and

ACC launches investigation into irregularities in 11th JS polls

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations of abuse of power, criminal misconduct, forgery, and financial fraud related to the 2028 Jatiya Sangsad elections.  ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhtar Hossain confirmed the move at a

Court orders to freeze bank lockers of S K Sur, family

The Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court today ordered the freezing of all bank lockers associated with former Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor S K Sur Chowdhury and his family members.  The decision follows a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

Urban Poor Thank DC and NGO for Gift of Warmth

In response to the recent cold wave in parts of the country, the Bijoyee Human Development Foundation (BHDF) distributed hundreds of blankets to the urban poor in Mymensingh city with assistance of the deputy commissioner's office. Rokeya Rokon, chairperson of the Foundation along

ACC sues ex-minister Tajul Islam, wife over corruption charges

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Local Government Minister Mohammad Tazul Islam and his wife, Fauzia Islam, on graft charges.  The ACC accused them of amassing assets inconsistent with their declared income sources. According to

Graft case: Ex-AL MP Shahin Chakladar sentenced to 4 years

The Special District and Sessions Judge Court in Jashore has sentenced former Jashore-6 lawmaker Shahin Chakladar to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a corruption case.  The court also imposed a fine of Tk 20,000 and ordered the confiscation of his property worth

Met office predicts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from this morning. The weather is expected to remain dry with a partly cloudy sky. A ridge of sub-continental high extends to West Bengal and adjoining areas,

Sarjis Alam quits July Shaheed Smrity Foundation

Sarjis Alam has resigned as the general secretary of the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation, an organization supporting victims of last year’s uprising.  He cited time constraints and the need to improve the foundation’s operational efficiency as reasons behind it. In a

Biman flight lands safely in Dhaka after bomb threat

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Rome to Dhaka received a bomb threat, prompting heightened security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today (Jan 22). Flight BG-356, carrying all passengers and crew members, landed safely at 9:20 am.  Upon arrival, law