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Govt must issue Proclamation of July revolution by Jan 15: Hasnat
06:57 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe convener of the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement, Hasnat Abdullah, has urged the interim government to issue the ‘Proclamation of July revolution’ by January 15. He made the call while addressing the ‘March for Unity’ at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Tuesday, December 31...
15,000 maunds potatoes rot in cold storages in Joypurhat alone
06:24 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayFarmers and traders in Joypurhat are facing significant losses as 15,000 maunds of potatoes have rotted in two cold storages this season. Reports suggest one-third of the stored potato bags were affected, leaving farmers frustrated with the lack of accountability and compensation from cold storage authorities.
Public admin ministry warns against code of conduct violations
06:13 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAmid rising protests from government officials over the draft recommendations of the Public Administration Reforms Commission, the Ministry of Public Administration has issued a stern warning.
Border killings take place for internal conflicts too: Home Adviser
06:01 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that border killings are not limited to actions by India's Border Security Force (BSF) but also occur due to internal conflicts among communities in the border areas.
TIB finds Cyber Security Ordinance another deceptive move
05:43 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayTransparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has labelled the proposed Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 as another attempt to deceive and mislead the public.
Jahidul new Shibir president, Saddam secretary
05:27 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayMembers of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir on Tuesday elected Jahidul Islam as the organisation’s new president, while Nurul Islam Saddam has been chosen its secretary general for the 2025 session...
Sarjis asks govt to prosecute massacre, control commodity prices
05:27 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdaySarjis Alam, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has urged the interim government to prosecute the perpetrators of the July coup massacre and take immediate steps to control soaring commodity prices.
Moin elected DCAB president, Mamun gen secy
05:16 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayAKM Moinuddin, Special Correspondent for United News Bangladesh (UNB), and Md. Arifuzzaman Mamun, Diplomatic Correspondent for Amader Shomoy, have been elected as the President and General Secretary of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for 2025.
‘March for Unity’ begins at Shaheed Minar
05:05 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe ‘March for Unity’ called by the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement began at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, December 31. The programme started around 4:00pm with the speech of Md Abul Hasan, father of Shahriar who was martyred in the July-August student-people movement...
Take steps to prevent fireworks during 31st Night: HC
04:13 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe High Court, HC, has asked the law enforcers and authorities concerned to take strict measures to prevent the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and sky lanterns for New Year’s celebrations...
Wonder Cake launches ‘Wonder Ful Day’ campaign
03:43 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayThe popular cake brand Wonder Cake has launched the 'Wonder Full Day' campaign for children and teenagers. As part of this initiative, 500 children will be selected to attend a festive event by submitting their best drawings...
31st night: 3,000 additional police deployed in Dhaka
02:48 PM, 31 Dec 2024 TuesdayDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali announced on Tuesday that an additional 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure comprehensive security for 31st night celebrations in Dhaka.