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Sheikh Hasina has embezzled 59,000 crore taka from the Rooppur Power Plant: Global Defense Corps report says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s vision for Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marred by corruption allegations, raises concerns about the project's ...

18 Aug 2024 21:17 PM

Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman confronted by junior officers prior to Hasina's ouster: A report by The Week of India says

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman faces challenges amid student-led protests, ultimately conceding to demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's removal ...

18 Aug 2024 19:58 PM

Cash withdrawal limit from banks raised to Tk 3 lakh per day: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Bank has imposed a daily cash withdrawal limit of Tk3.0 lakh from bank accounts for security reasons, effective immediately. ...

18 Aug 2024 13:19 PM

715 looted arms recovered till Saturday: Police HQ

Law enforcers in Bangladesh have recovered 715 looted arms and over 18,000 rounds of ammunition as of August 17, following ...

18 Aug 2024 13:17 PM

626 sheltered in military camps amid political unrest: ISPR

On August 5, 626 individuals, including political figures, sought refuge in military camps amid political unrest in Bangladesh, with 615 ...

18 Aug 2024 13:11 PM

UNDP restates full support for interim government

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reaffirms its commitment to supporting Bangladesh's interim government under Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, ...

18 Aug 2024 13:09 PM

Masrur Reaz declines SEC chief appointment

Masrur Reaz declines the position of Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), citing broader economic contributions in ...

18 Aug 2024 13:04 PM

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

The World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency on August 14, 2024, as cases surged in Africa. Learn ...

18 Aug 2024 13:00 PM

Indian disinformation aims to sow division in Bangladesh following ousting of Prime Minister

The ousting of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led to a surge in Indian disinformation narratives, particularly around Hindu persecution, ...

17 Aug 2024 21:04 PM

Bangladesh asks all missions to expedite visa approvals for journalists wanting to visit the country

Bangladesh urges its missions abroad to expedite visa approvals for journalists, emphasizing transparency and press freedom. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad ...

17 Aug 2024 13:06 PM