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India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China

Staff Correspondent: India is resisting Bangladesh’s requests to restore the regular issuance of medical visas, citing staffing shortages amid deteriorating bilateral relations, according to six sources. This reluctance has created

CA stresses for preparation to hold peaceful polls

BSS: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed authorities concerned to take initiatives from now on regarding police’s preparations and works for holding peaceful elections. He came up with

Hasina govt failed to protect refugees in Bangladesh from Rohingya-led militant groups: Fortify Rights

Staff Correspondent: The government under ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina largely failed to protect Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from Rohingya-led militant groups, Fortify Rights said in a report published on

Consensus commission to begin talks with political parties Thursday

Staff Correspondent: The National Consensus Commission headed by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will begin dialogue with political parties on 20 March to reach consent to hold the next general

Govt employees set to enjoy long Eid vacation this time

Staff Correspondent: Government employees in Bangladesh are going to enjoy an extended holiday during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr due to additional public holidays and weekend holidays. The government has already announced

Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks won’t affect bilateral relations: Finance Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard will not affect the bilateral relations between the two countries or Bangladesh’s economy. “Tulsi