Author: Desk Report
In a new initiative to gather evidence from the violent events during the July-August mass movement, the Bangladesh Police has urged citizens to upload pictures and video footage of the attacks, killings, and gunfire that took place against students and protesters. The appeal was made on Sunday, February 9, 2025, through a post on the Bangladesh Police’s verified Facebook page. The police have specifically requested digital evidence captured on personal mobile phones or cameras during the period of July 1 to August 5, 2024. The collected evidence is to be uploaded to the “Andoloner Chobi” (Images of the Movement)…
A BNP delegation held a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners this afternoon. The meeting began at 3:30pm in the conference room of the Agargaon Election Commission Building in Dhaka. Election Commissioners Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Begum Tahmida Ahmad and Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah were present at the meeting. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed also attended the meeting The BNP delegation included standing committee members Nazrul Islam Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, and Selima Rahman. This marks the first meeting between the BNP and the…
Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0. Set a target of 75 to win, Australia lost only Travis Head as they romped to a commanding victory before lunch on day four. Steve Smith’s men had earlier on Sunday bundled Sri Lanka out for 231, after the hosts had resumed on 211-8 from overnight. Sri Lanka’s resistance lasted just 26 minutes, losing Kusal Mendis for 50 and Lahiru Kumara for nine. Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann took four wickets each for Australia. The duo…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found no bank lockers or safe deposits registered under the names of 25 Bangladesh Bank officials currently under investigation. ACC Director Sayemuzzaman disclosed the information to journalists while discussing the commission’s ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities and wealth accumulation by these officials. Earlier today, a team from the ACC went to Bangladesh Bank’s Motijheel branch to inspect and open secure lockers, commonly known as safe deposit boxes, as part of an ongoing anti-corruption drive. The eight-member team, led by ACC Director Sayemuzzaman, reached the central bank around 12:30 pm today to…
A violent clash broke out between students of Dhaka City College and Ideal College in the Science Laboratory area of Dhaka’s Dhanmondi on Sunday, due to prior enmity between the two groups. The incident, which began shortly after 4:15 PM, is still ongoing with intermittent violence. Eyewitnesses reported that around 100 students from Ideal College gathered in front of Dhaka City College, armed with sticks. They started throwing bricks and stones, and even attacked the college sign with sticks. In retaliation, students from City College launched their own counterattacks, leading to a full-fledged clash. The violence caused widespread panic…
Medical Assistant Training School (MATS) students have blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital, Dhaka, demanding action on four key issues, including access to higher education and immediate recruitment to vacant positions for Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officers (SACMO). They have warned that they will not leave the area unless their demands are met. The protest began at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, after the students gathered at Farmgate and marched toward Shahbagh. The students are calling for the implementation of promises made earlier and to address longstanding grievances related to their education and employment. Ahmadullah Mansur, the…
Bangladesh has moved up four spots to 93rd place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, ranking among 99 countries. However, the number of visa-free destinations for Bangladeshi passport holders has decreased, dropping from 42 in 2024 to 39 this year, indicating a decline in global travel privileges. Despite the rise in ranking from 97th last year, Bangladesh’s passport remains one of the weakest globally. Nepal and Pakistan are ranked closely behind, at 94th and 96th, respectively. At the top of the index, Singapore holds the number one position, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free access to 193…
The media in Bangladesh has greater freedom to work now than at any time in the past, said Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Muhammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar. He emphasized that responsible journalism plays a crucial role in advancing society and the state. Speaking with journalists during an interaction session at the VIP Lounge of Chittagong Press Club on Friday, February 7, Majumdar highlighted the strategic importance of Chittagong as the country’s major port and commercial hub. He pointed out the significant role of Chittagong’s journalists in reflecting this importance. Majumdar also mentioned that recently, during…
Stocks rose in the morning trade today, continuing their gaining streak for the seventh consecutive day. The DSEX, the premier index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, gained 7.37 points or 0.14 percent to 5,186.55 as of 11:34 am. Investor participation was mixed as around 167 issues advanced, 134 declined, and 87 remained unchanged. Total turnover stood at Tk 130.08 crore. Shares of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh surged the highest 10 percent, while shares of Khulna Printing & Packaging dropped 5 percent. CSE All Share Price Index was down 0.008 percent, dropping 1.20 points…
Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, accused the Awami League (AL) of running a “well-orchestrated campaign” against Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus. Alam described the campaign as part of a broader attack, saying the messages being spread include false claims that 3,000 police officers have died, that Yunus is a militant leader, and that he is surrounded by militant figures. He further accused the Indian media of being complicit in this campaign. Alam claimed that Hasina’s inner circle is spending millions of dollars to fabricate a narrative that counters the July uprising, portraying it not as…