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Shafiqul Alam joins new English daily

TDS Desk: Former Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has joined an English newspaper as its editor. In a Facebook post on Wednesday he wrote, “I have joined as the editor of

Will ensure fear-free media environment in Bangladesh: Info Minister

TDS Desk: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday pledged to ensure a media environment free from fear in Bangladesh, promising steps to protect journalists. “I know the

Mob justice will be controlled, law and order must improve: Fakhrul

TDS Desk: Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has asserted that “mob justice” will be brought under control and underscored the necessity of improving

Prime Minister to address nation at 6:30 pm

TDS Desk: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will deliver his maiden address to the nation at 6.30 pm today. Bangladesh Television (BTV) will telecast the speech live, according to a press

Economy must be inclusive so every citizen benefits: Amir Khasru

TDS Desk: Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said today (18 February) that a patronage-driven economy cannot continue and stressed that Bangladesh’s economy must be inclusive, with a level playing

Chief adviser’s official FB page closed

TDS Desk: The official facebook page of Chief Adviser of the former interim government will no longer remain active. The announcement was made via a post on the page at