Politics Regulator orders freeze on bank accounts of Hasan Mahmud, family members August 11, 2024 Liza Farhana The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has ordered banks to freeze all accounts of former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud and his family members. A senior official of the anti-money laundering agency…
Politics Police can’t be used as killers, henchmen anymore: Sakhawat August 11, 2024 Liza Farhana Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hussain today said members of the police force cannot be used as killers or henchmen anymore. “Police has been given lethal weapons.…
Politics Bidhan Ranjan Roy, Supradeep Chakma sworn in August 11, 2024 Liza Farhana Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar and Supradeep Chakma took oath today as advisers of the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered oaths to Supradeep Chakma and…
Politics Refaat Ahmed sworn in as chief justice August 11, 2024 Liza Farhana Syed Refaat Ahmed was sworn in as chief justice at the Bangabhaban today. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Darbar Hall of the president’s official residence around 12:45pm. President…
Politics 42 cops killed during recent movement: IGP August 11, 2024 Liza Farhana Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam today said at least 42 members of the police force were killed and scores injured in clashes during the recent…
Politics Vast majority of Bangladeshis want good relations with neighbours: FM tells South Asia Correspondents February 10, 2024 Amino Ambian Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said the vast majority of the people of Bangladesh now understand that it should have good relations with neighbours – for its own prosperity…
Politics Last national election was open for all AL members for sake of democracy: PM Hasina February 10, 2024 Amino Ambian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday (9 Februay) said if she did not allow her party members to take part in last month’s election as independent candidates the democracy of…
Politics Political crisis nearing climax: Rizvi November 17, 2023 Liza Farhana The BNP today said the country’s long-standing political crisis is now nearing its climax as people are taking to the streets risking their lives to resist a one-sided election. “The…
Politics All parties must try to stop election-centric violence: FM November 17, 2023 Liza Farhana Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said all parties will have to demonstrate willingness and sincerity to stop violence, noting that election-centric violence is in a declining trend. “We will…
Politics ‘US does not favour one party over the other’ November 17, 2023 Liza Farhana The United States has urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid violence, and work together to create the conditions for free and fair elections conducted in a peaceful manner. “So…