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CA for accurate hydrographic data for development

BSS: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said every country needs accurate hydrographic data for development. “The Bay of Bengal is very important for Bangladesh’s national economy, security and environmental

Army not institutionally involved in enforced disappearances: IC

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Army was not institutionally involved in enforced disappearances, but it was aware of such incidents, according to the chief of the commission investigating the abductions. Former

Reached a consensus on constitutional amendment for presidential election: Ali Riaz

Staff Correspondent: Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz on Thursday said all political parties have agreed on the need to amend the Constitution to change the process of

Police carrying ‘necessary’ weapons on duty: Home Advisor

Staff Correspondent: Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has faced questions after two members of the Detective Branch were injured by bullets fired by “drug peddlers,” amid a debate over the

5 August to be observed as student-people’s uprising day, public holiday

Staff Correspondent: The interim government has decided to observe 5 August as student-people’s uprising day. It will be a public holiday. Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki disclosed this information

ICT-1 appoints amicus curiae over hearing on contempt case against Hasina

Staff Correspondent: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Thursday appointed amicus curiae over hearing on a contempt of court allegation brought against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and banned Bangladesh