Author: Desk Report
Two ships have arrived at Chattogram Port carrying a total of 38,800 metric tons of rice. The rice has been imported under both government-to-government (G2G) agreements and international tenders. In a press release issued on Wednesday by Imdad Islam, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Food, it was confirmed that one ship brought 17,800 metric tons of aromatic rice from Vietnam under a G2G agreement, while another ship delivered 21,080 metric tons of parboiled rice from India through an international tender. The release further mentioned that the rice samples from the ships have been tested, and…
Barcelona cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Benfica on Tuesday, securing a 4-1 aggregate win. Raphinha scored twice, while teenager Lamine Yamal delivered a stunning strike, as Barcelona dominated the first half at the Olympic Stadium. The victory built on their 1-0 win in Lisbon in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash. Although Benfica’s Nicolas Otamendi briefly equalized for the visitors, Barcelona quickly regained control, showcasing some brilliant attacking football. The Catalans’ clinical performance in the second leg made the tie comfortable as they advanced to the quarter-finals. …
Pakistan’s military has successfully freed 190 passengers who were taken hostage during a two-day siege of a train in the mountainous southwest, security sources reported on Wednesday. The train, carrying over 450 passengers, was captured by separatist militants in a remote district of Balochistan, a region bordering Afghanistan and Iran. An unknown number of hostages remain in the hands of the militants. “So far, 190 passengers have been rescued, and 30 militants have been killed,” security sources told AFP. The military has been exercising extreme caution, particularly due to the presence of women, children, and suicide bombers among…
The interim government has established a high-level committee, led by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, to review the 2016 Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist. The six-member committee was announced on Wednesday via a notification from the Cabinet Division. The committee has been tasked with submitting its recommendations within three months. In addition to Asif Nazrul, the committee members include Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser for Road Transport and Bridges, Faiz Ahmed Tayyab, special assistant to the chief adviser of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, Dr. Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, Ali Ashfaq, director of Biman…
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for nine individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the alleged mass killing at Shapla Chattar on May 5, 2013. The other individuals named in the case are former Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, ex-Gonojagoron Mancha spokesperson Imran H. Sarker, former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, and Hasan Mahmud Khondkar. Among the accused, Ziaul Ahsan, Tuku, and four others are currently in custody, while the remaining individuals are still at large.
The interim government of Bangladesh is ramping up its diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homeland in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, according to Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser. Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Alam emphasized the importance of establishing peace and stability in Rakhine to facilitate the return of displaced Rohingyas. “We are taking all necessary diplomatic actions to ensure their safe and dignified return,” he stated. Alam reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that the return is voluntary and…
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…