Desk Report, Despite this, there will be a strong protest if attempts are made to give Chittagong port to foreigners. The road march towards Chittagong, which started from Despite this the capital with four main demands, has reached Comilla. Organized under the banner of ‘Anti-Imperialism Patriotic People’, a group of leftist parties and organizations in the country, this long march reached the Comilla Town Hall ground before Despite this Friday evening. Later, a public meeting was held there at around 7:45 pm. Despite this, there will be a strong protest…
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Akij Shipping, a subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups
Desk Report, Akij Shipping, a subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups Akij Shipping, a Akij Shippin subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups, has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The proposed financing amount is a maximum of 80 million US dollars, which will be used to expand and modernize Akij Shipping’s transport fleet. Akij Shipping, a subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups The agreement was signed at Akij House in Tejgaon in…
Read MoreLower courts’ power to block Trump’s executive orders reduced
Desk Report, Lower courts’ power to block Trump’s executive orders reduced The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump on the issue of birthright citizenship. The order has been given to limit the power of lower courts to suspend the
Read MoreGovernment forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections
Desk Report, Government forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections The government has formed a committee to investigate allegations raised about the three controversial parliamentary elections (held in 2014, 2018 and 2024) held during the Awami League government that was ousted in a student-public uprising. The committee has also been tasked with making recommendations for holding fair elections in the future. Government forms committee to investigate allegations of three controversial elections Former High Court Justice Shamim Hasnain has been appointed as the chairman of the five-member committee. The…
Read MoreOutgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US
Desk Report, Outgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US The interim government has decided to appoint outgoing Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin as Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Canada. This has been informed by government sources. The proposal for his appointment as High Commissioner is expected to be formally submitted to Canada in a couple of days. Outgoing Foreign Secretary to go to Canada, not the US The interim government removed Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin from his post eight months after being given the responsibility. Bangladesh’s Ambassador…
Read MoreMinistry of Foreign Affairs: Sufiur has not joined even after 66 days, is the appointment still valid?
Desk Report, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Sufiur has not joined even after 66 days, is the appointment still valid? Former Mohammad Sufiur Rahman was appointed as the special assistant to the chief advisor about two months ago. He did not join the work even after 66 days of his appointment to perform duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the status of a Minister of State. As a result, it is still unclear whether the appointment he was given on April 20 is still valid or has been canceled.…
Read MoreTop five companies in share price growth
Desk Report, Top five companies in share price growth Indo-Bangla Pharmaceutical is still in first place in terms of price increase. The share price of this company increased by 10 percent today. The share price of this company was Tk 11 at the end of yesterday’s trading. The company’s share price was Tk 12.1 at the end of today’s trading. Top five companies in share price growth The company paid a cash dividend of 0.1 percent in 2024; 1 percent in 2022. According to the DSE website, ADN Telecom is…
Read MoreI am surprised when Amnesty people say the cybersecurity law is not too bad: Asif Nazrul
Desk Report, I am surprised when Amnesty people say the cybersecurity law is not too bad: Asif Nazrul Asif Nazrul, the interim government’s legal, judicial and parliamentary affairs advisor, said, “I am very surprised when people from Amnesty International tell me that the Cyber Security Act is not a very bad law. But you know, during the previous government’s tenure, the Cyber Security Act was one of the most criticized and controversial laws in the country.” I am surprised when Amnesty people say the cybersecurity law is not too bad:…
Read More11 accused, including 4 others, appear before tribunal in Abu Sayeed’s case
Desk Report, 11 accused, including 4 others, appear before tribunal in Abu Sayeed’s case Four accused have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal in a case of crimes against humanity in the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed in Rangpur during an anti-discrimination movement. 11 accused, including 4 others, appear before tribunal in Abu Sayeed’s case Including these four, 11 people were produced before the tribunal in three cases related to the July Uprising on Sunday morning. The four accused brought to the tribunal in the Abu…
Read MoreHearing on framing of formal charges in case against Sheikh Hasina to be held on July 1
Desk Report, Hearing on framing of formal charges in case against Sheikh Hasina to be held on July 1 The hearing on the framing of formal charges in the case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising will be held on July 1. Hearing on framing of formal charges in case against Sheikh Hasina to be held on July 1 The three-member International Crimes Tribunal headed by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder gave the order on Tuesday. The other two members of…
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