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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday that the Interim Government had taken initiatives to turn Chittagong Port into world class by inviting top global port management companies. The Chief Adviser revealed the plan while speaking at the New Mooring Container Terminal of the Chittagong Port in the first event of his daylong tour in Chittagong, when he was briefed about the port capacity. “It will be big opportunity for us,” said the Chief Adviser, adding that once the government plans are materialised it will improve the economy of the country and create jobs for thousands of…

From playing intense characters like OC Harun in Mohanagar to Mobarak in Mobaraknama, Mosharraf Karim has long captivated audience with his serious and layered portrayals. The versatile actor now will be seen in a new web series titled “Bohemian Ghora”. In the series, he surprises viewers by stepping into the role of Abbas, a quirky truck driver- a complete departure from his usual screen presence. Directed by renowned filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, this comedy series features   Mosharraf Karim in the lead role. He is joined by an ensemble of talented actresses including Tanzika Amin, Runa Khan, Moushumi Hamid,…

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir went to Bangkok, Thailand for emergency eye treatment early on Tuesday. Fakhrul, along with his wife Rahat Ara Begum, left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Bangkok at 2:45 am on a Thai Airways flight, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. He said the BNP leader noticed a problem with his eyes on Monday morning and immediately visited United Hospital in Gulshan for treatment. After examination, Sayrul said, doctors at the hospital advised that surgery on the retina of one of his eyes is urgently required. “Following the…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally agreed to disburse the next two tranches of its $4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh, amounting to $1.3 billion, in June. The decision follows a series of meetings held in Washington between Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur and senior IMF officials, according to the central bank spokesperson. The funds had previously been withheld due to unresolved issues concerning the implementation of a more flexible exchange rate regime, particularly the adoption of a crawling peg mechanism, and concerns over the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio. An IMF staff mission, led by…

The government will take comprehensive measures to ensure a safe, smooth, and hassle-free journey for holidaymakers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, said Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Road Transport and Bridges Ministry and the Railways Ministry. Speaking at a coordination meeting held at Bidyut Bhaban in Dhaka, Fouzul emphasized the government’s firm stance on preventing passenger harassment during Eid travel. “No additional fare will be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against any irregularities,” he said. The meeting focused on ensuring public safety and convenience on roads, highways, bridges, and railways during the Eid rush. Officials…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will visit his hometown Chattogram tomorrow for the first time since assuming office as head of the interim government. During the daylong visit, he is scheduled to attend several official programmes, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS. Besides, Prof. Yunus will attend the fifth convocation of Chittagong University (CU) as the chief guest. He is expected to visit his ancestral home in Bathua village under Shikarpur Union in Hathazari Upazila in Chattogram. Upon arrival in Chattogram, the Chief Adviser will first visit Chittagong Port and attend…

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday night suspended the registration of Awami League as a political party, hours after the government issued a notification in this regard. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed the matter at a press briefing at 9pm. Earlier, in the afternoon, the government issued a notification banning all the political activities of Awami League and its affiliated bodies until trials against the party members are completed at the International Crimes Tribunal. While talking to reporters, Akhtar has declared that the commission suspended the registration in light of the Home Ministry’s notification. Party…

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has submitted its report against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun in a case filed over genocide committed during the July-August uprising. The report was handed over to Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam by the coordinator and officials of the tribunal’s investigation agency at 10:55am on Monday. This marks the first official investigation report implicating Sheikh Hasina in the July genocide. The agency confirmed it has found evidence that Sheikh Hasina gave direct orders related to the atrocities. …

The Government has imposed a ban on the construction of any new industrial establishments or projects within 10-kilometre area declared as the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the Sundarbans Reserve Forest. The Environment Ministry’s Environment-3 Wing on Monday issued a gazette notification in this regard. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has imposed the ban exercising the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995 (Amended 2010). In light of the ECA declaration, environmentally sustainable and planned activities aimed at conserving the natural environment, improving environmental quality, controlling and mitigating pollution…

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the Election Commission will decide on Awami League’s registration only after receiving the official gazette notification. “We are waiting for the gazette notification to come. Once the sun rises in the sky, everything will be clear. Wait for that,” he told reporters in the city. The CEC made the remarks replying to a question after a meeting with a delegation from the Carter Center at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital. Asked whether Awami League’s registration will be cancelled once the gazette is issued, the CEC replied, “You can’t…