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Caretaker government and referendum provisions restored in Appellate Division verdict

The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has upheld the High Court verdict on the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution. As a result, the caretaker government system and the provision for a referendum have been reinstated in the Constitution, according to concerned lawyers.

3 months ago 544 views

National

Commerce Secretary calls for fostering a culture of harmony and accountability

Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan has urged everyone to work collectively to foster an environment of harmony, mutual respect and trust among the officials and employees of the Ministry of Commerce. At the same time, he emphasized ensuring a disciplined, transparent and accountable work environment.

3 months ago 540 views

Country

Allegation of embezzlement of government grants by showing fake cancer patients against employee of Pabna Social Service Office

An office assistant of Pabna District Social Service Office has been accused of creating fake medical documents showing healthy people as suffering from cancer and other complex diseases, opening bank accounts, and embezzling money from the government welfare fund. After a written complaint from a victim, preliminary investigation has indicated the truth of the matter, according to sources.

3 months ago 433 views

Law Justice

High Court orders formation of 12-member high-level committee for store management

The High Court has ordered the formation of a 12-member high-level committee to formulate a policy for the management of stores in police stations and courts across the country.

3 months ago 523 views

Economy

Where to invest safely besides gold? What experts say

Due to long-standing irregularities, defaulted loans, and financial weaknesses in Bangladesh's banking, financial institutions, and insurance sectors, many people have concerns about the safety of savings and investments. As a result, interest is growing in alternative investment avenues such as gold, savings certificates, land, and government bonds.

3 months ago 433 views

Economy

Government to install 8,000 more airflow machines for onion and garlic preservation

To reduce spoilage of onions and garlic and ensure fair prices for farmers, the government plans to install another 8,000 airflow machines in major production areas. Simultaneously, work is underway to formulate a new project to expand modern storage and marketing systems.

3 months ago 415 views

Stock Market

Those responsible for stock market scams will be tried: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that those responsible for irregularities, manipulation, and continuous price declines in the stock market that have harmed investors will be identified and legal action will be taken against them.

3 months ago 722 views

Politics

Colonel Oli advises Prime Minister not to stay overnight outside Dhaka

Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has advised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman not to stay overnight outside Dhaka.

3 months ago 485 views

Politics

'If the referendum verdict is implemented, you can become a great hero of history': Father of Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz

The father of Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz, who was killed in the July mass uprising, Shahidul Islam Bhuiyan, has called for the implementation of the verdict of the referendum on state reform.

3 months ago 400 views

Politics

No biographies of 1,400 martyrs, their stories must be brought before the nation: Barrister Fuad

Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, General Secretary of Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, said that the trial of the genocide of the July mass uprising cannot be limited only to court proceedings. Alongside the judicial process, public opinion must be formed, public hearings must be organized, and the life stories of the martyrs must be presented to the people. Otherwise, attempts to question and weaken the trial may succeed, he commented.

3 months ago 413 views

Politics

Government is endlessly deceiving over the July Charter: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that the government is engaging in 'endless deception' with the nation over the July Charter. He said those who question public opinion do not believe in democracy.

3 months ago 540 views

Dhaka

In-principle approval for relocation of Sayedabad bus terminal to Kanchpur

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval to the proposal to relocate the Sayedabad inter-district bus terminal to Kanchpur to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.

3 months ago 492 views

National

Courtesy meeting of Dutch Ambassador with Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan had a courtesy meeting with the Dutch Ambassador to Bangladesh, Joris van Bommel.

3 months ago 380 views

National

Irene Khan to become Bangladesh's next permanent representative to the UN

The government has decided to appoint international human rights activist and former Secretary General of Amnesty International Irene Khan as Bangladesh's next permanent representative to the United Nations, according to sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

3 months ago 516 views

National

162 former soldiers receiving retrospective promotions and related benefits

In the first phase, the process of granting retrospective promotions and related benefits to approximately 162 former soldiers, who applied alleging discrimination and unjust dismissal, has been completed. Meanwhile, around 500 more applications are under review, according to sources related to the Ministry of Defence.

3 months ago 431 views

Country

600 tourists stranded in Sajek due to heavy rainfall

At least 600 tourists are stranded in Sajek, Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati, due to continuous heavy rainfall. They are staying there as vehicular movement has been halted due to waterlogging on the roads.

3 months ago 585 views

Entertainment

Messi showed what the heartbeat of champions is like: Purnima

Football lovers are ecstatic over Argentina's great victory in world football and the brilliant performance of captain Lionel Messi. Stars from the country's showbiz industry have also joined in the joy. Among them is popular actress Purnima.

3 months ago 718 views

Economy

Gold prices in the country's market today

The latest adjusted gold prices are effective in the country's market. According to the new rates set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), gold is being sold on Wednesday (July 8) at the prices announced the previous day.

3 months ago 393 views

3 injured including July fighter in organized attack by Awami League in Shahrasti

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3 injured including July fighter in organized attack by Awami League in Shahrasti

An allegation of organized attack has been made in Manipur village of Chitoshi East Union in Shahrasti Upazila of Chandpur over a previous dispute. In this incident, Md. Rakib Hossain, who identified himself as a July fighter and MIS cardholder, filed a written complaint at Shahrasti Model Police Station naming 16 people and 10-15 others as unidentified accused.

3 months ago 380 views

World

Iran claims attacks on US installations in the Middle East

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have carried out missile and drone attacks targeting US military installations in the Middle East. The organization stated that the attacks were launched against US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.

3 months ago 589 views

Caretaker government and referendum provisions restored in Appellate Division verdict

Commerce Secretary calls for fostering a culture of harmony and accountability

Allegation of embezzlement of government grants by showing fake cancer patients against employee of Pabna Social Service Office

High Court orders formation of 12-member high-level committee for store management

Where to invest safely besides gold? What experts say

Government to install 8,000 more airflow machines for onion and garlic preservation

Those responsible for stock market scams will be tried: Prime Minister

Colonel Oli advises Prime Minister not to stay overnight outside Dhaka

'If the referendum verdict is implemented, you can become a great hero of history': Father of Shaheed Farhan Faiyaz

No biographies of 1,400 martyrs, their stories must be brought before the nation: Barrister Fuad

Government is endlessly deceiving over the July Charter: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

In-principle approval for relocation of Sayedabad bus terminal to Kanchpur

Courtesy meeting of Dutch Ambassador with Information Minister

Irene Khan to become Bangladesh's next permanent representative to the UN

162 former soldiers receiving retrospective promotions and related benefits

600 tourists stranded in Sajek due to heavy rainfall

Messi showed what the heartbeat of champions is like: Purnima

Gold prices in the country's market today

3 injured including July fighter in organized attack by Awami League in Shahrasti

Iran claims attacks on US installations in the Middle East

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