Author: Staff Reporter
Amir Khasru Mahmood Chowdhury, a senior member of the BNP’s Standing Committee, has emphasized the importance of respecting opposing views in politics. Speaking at an iftar and prayer event organized by the Chittagong Press Club and Chittagong Metropolitan Union of Journalists’ (CMUJ) on Tuesday at Chattogram. Chowdhury stressed that unless the political culture changes, reforms would be of no benefit. He called for tolerance in politics, urging all parties to respect differing opinions. He further declared that such a culture of mutual respect would define BNP’s politics and that of Tarique Rahman, aiming for progress in the future. …
The government has officially reversed its 2003 decision to cancel the Independence Award of former President Ziaur Rahman, deciding to return the prestigious honor to him. This announcement was made alongside the revelation of the recipients for the 2025 Independence Award. A press release issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday confirmed that the government will recognize seven distinguished individuals with the 2025 Independence Award for their exceptional contributions to various sectors at the national level. The recipients of the 2025 Independence Award include: – Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) for Science and Technology – Mir Abdus…
A Chattogram anti-terrorism tribunal has acquitted 25 individuals, including BNP leader and Supreme Court lawyer Shakila Farjana, in a case involving the financing of the terrorist group “Shahid Hamza Brigade” and acts of sabotage. The ruling was delivered on Monday (March 10) by Judge Mohammad Abu Hannan of the Chattogram Anti-Terrorism Tribunal. Abdus Sattar Sarwar, the public prosecutor, informed the court that witnesses had failed to appear for a prolonged period, with only one witness testifying. Due to the lack of sufficient evidence to prove the charges against the defendants, the court found them not guilty and acquitted…
At least 32 people lost their lives on Monday in two separate bus accidents in Mexico, authorities reported. In Oaxaca state, located in southern Mexico, a bus overturned along a highway, killing 18 people. Twelve others were injured and remain hospitalized. The state government confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation into the cause of the crash would be launched. The accident occurred near the community of Santo Domingo Narro. Reports suggest the victims were supporters of the ruling left-wing party, returning from a rally in Mexico City where President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke out against US President Donald…
Bangladesh has been ranked as the second most polluted country in the world for 2024, following Chad, with smog levels soaring more than 15 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended safety threshold. The findings were released in a report by Swiss company IQAir on Tuesday. Chad topped the global pollution rankings, with air pollution levels reaching 18 times the WHO’s safe limit for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), particles smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter. The WHO sets a safe level for PM2.5 at no more than 5 micrograms per cubic meter, a standard that was met…
In Sandwip, a human chain was formed by the leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, in protest against violence, harassment, sexual assault, online abuse, deteriorating law and order, and lack of justice for women. The protest, led by Abul Kalam Azad, Vice President of the Jatiotabdi Chhatra Dal, Chattogram North District, took place on Monday, March 10, at various educational institutions across Sandeep. The rally was attended by a number of prominent figures, including Shariful Islam Omar, Vice President of District Chhatra Dal, Abdur Rahman, Joint Secretary Zahid Hasan Niloy, member Mosharraf Hossain Arian, Senior…
Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus has called for swift action to recover billions of dollars in stolen funds, both from the banking system and other illicit means. This comes as the government prepares to introduce a special law to facilitate the process of asset recovery. Yunus made the statement during a meeting with the 11-member task force, formed in September last year, led by Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, along with senior officials from relevant departments and agencies. The Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, briefed the media at the Foreign Service Academy, revealing that a law would…
Shafiqul Alam, the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, revealed that assets belonging to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family have been discovered in five countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. At a press briefing this afternoon at the Foreign Service Academy, Alam disclosed that a joint investigation team had uncovered properties linked to Hasina and her family members in the UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands. The team also identified a Russian slush fund located in a bank in Malaysia, suspected of being used for illicit purposes. Alam noted that…
The long-awaited ferry service between Chattogram and Sandwip will finally commence on March 24. Starting from the Banshbaria ghat in Sitakunda, the ferry will sail to the Guptachhara ghat in Sandwip. Dr. Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, and the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, confirmed this information during a visit to inspect the progress of infrastructure development for the ferry service on Saturday morning. He was accompanied by senior officials, including Mohammad Yusuf, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping. Officials reported that the ferry service is set to begin…
Bangladesh and Kuwait have committed to enhancing their diplomatic, trade, and economic relations, focusing on key areas such as investment, energy, food security, and migrant welfare. In a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday, newly appointed Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ali Tunyan Abdul Wahab Hamadah, met with Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus to discuss strategies for deepening bilateral ties. Prof. Yunus welcomed the Ambassador and highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two nations. He encouraged greater cooperation in sectors such as halal food, noting the significant global market potential in this area, and urged the inclusion of…