Desk Report, I have full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors: Mirza Fakhrul Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors. I have full confidence in the honesty of the interim government’s advisors: Mirza Fakhrul In a statement to the media on Saturday night, the BNP Secretary General expressed this opinion on behalf of the party. Mirza Fakhrul said, “Today, a report was published in a newspaper by quoting a former secretary (without…
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Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee
Desk Report, Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee The extended committee of Jahangirnagar University branch of Chhatra Dal and the committees of 17 residential halls have been announced. The accused in the murder case and Chhatra League workers have also been given positions in these committees. Apart from this, some have also been given positions without being involved in Chhatra Dal politics. Chhatra League worker, accused in murder case in Chhatra Dal committee The extended committee of 370 members was announced in a press release…
Read MoreElectricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis
Desk Report, Electricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis There were widespread allegations of corruption and irregularities in the power and energy sectors during the previous government. The report of the White Paper Preparation Committee says that at least $6 billion was embezzled in the power generation sector. No action has been taken against this corruption in a year. A committee has been formed to cancel or amend the contracts of controversial power plants including Adani and Rampal. Electricity is a relief, gas supply is in crisis The…
Read MoreThose who are extortionists and terrorists are not BNP members: Shamsuzzaman Dudu
Desk Report, Those who are extortionists and terrorists are not BNP members: Shamsuzzaman Dudu BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu said, “There are some evil people because of whom our party has suffered. Those who are extortionists and terrorists are not BNP members. Those who harm Bangladesh are not BNP members. They will be caught and handed over under the law.” BNP central leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu said this while speaking as the chief guest at a rally organized in Alamdanga on Friday afternoon. The rally was organized by former leaders of…
Read MoreNext election will be big test for post-Hasina Bangladesh: Kugelman
Desk Report, Next election will be big test for post-Hasina Bangladesh: Kugelman The interim government has announced that national elections will be held in February next year. In this situation, ‘post-Sheikh Hasina’ Bangladesh will have to go through a major test, believes South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman. Next election will be big test for post-Hasina Bangladesh: Kugelman South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman wrote in the US magazine Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief, ‘Bangladesh has long been deprived of free and fair elections, and next year’s elections will be a major…
Read MoreIndia deports 22 Bangladeshis to Sylhet
Desk REport, India deports 22 Bangladeshis to Sylhet India has sent back 22 Bangladeshis through the Tamabil land port in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet. They were detained by the law enforcement agencies of that country after illegally entering the country at various times and served different terms of imprisonment. India deports 22 Bangladeshis to Sylhet The 22 Bangladeshis were sent back at the Tamabil land port at around 4 pm today, Friday, in the presence of BGB, BSF and police of the two countries. Among them, 17 are men and…
Read MoreEBL launches two credit cards in partnership with MasterCard and Peekaboo
Desk Report, EBL launches two credit cards in partnership with MasterCard and Peekaboo Keeping in mind the lifestyle needs of its customers, Eastern Bank has launched two new co-branded credit cards with MasterCard and e-commerce platform Picaboo. The two cards, named EBL Picaboo MasterCard Titanium Credit Card and EBL Picaboo MasterCard World Credit Card, were recently launched at a function organized at EBL’s head office in Dhaka. This information was given in a press release by EBL. EBL launches two credit cards in partnership with MasterCard and Peekaboo According to…
Read MoreShelltech leads the way in building sustainable cities
Desk Report, Shelltech leads the way in building sustainable cities With the pace at which cities around the world are expanding, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure a balance between the environment and people. Goal number 11 of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’; that is, cities that are safe, inclusive and sustainable for all should be built. Keeping this in mind, Shelltech is consciously working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in each of its projects. In this era of rapid urbanization,…
Read MoreChhatra Dal convening committee announced at Dhaka University’s Hall 18
Desk Report, Chhatra Dal convening committee announced at Dhaka University’s Hall 18 The Dhaka University (DU) branch of Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal has announced convening committees for the halls of Dhaka University (DU). Chhatra Dal convening committee announced at Dhaka University’s Hall 18 This information was given in a press release by Chhatra Dal this Friday morning. It said that the existing committee of the Dhaka University (DU) hall branch of Bangladesh Nationalist Chhatra Dal has been abolished and new convening committees for 18 halls have been announced. This committee…
Read More707 cases filed in capital, 5,079 arrested over 24th mass uprising
Desk Report, 707 cases filed in capital, 5,079 arrested over 24th mass uprising On August 5, 2024, the Awami League government fell in the face of a mass uprising. Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and left the country. During the movement, numerous people were killed and injured in attacks and shootings by law enforcement agencies, Awami League and its affiliated organizations. The UN report lists 1,400 killed and 23,000 injured. 707 cases filed in capital, 5,079 arrested over 24th mass uprising So far (August 5, 2025),…
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