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Advisor Touhid says surrendering diplomatic passport during tenure is 'highly unusual'

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has dismissed reports over the surrender of his diplomatic passport, labelling the claims as "misinformation". Responding to journalists at an event in... Read More


Yunus pushes for early negotiations to secure duty-free access to EU market

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called for an early start to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU). He emphasised that proactive measures are essentia... Read More


India halves Bangladesh grant in 2026-27 budget amid strained ties

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- India has halved its budget allocation for projects and cooperation with Bangladesh compared with the previous fiscal year amid rising bilateral tensions. Union Minister for Finance ... Read More


Advisor Touhid says government ready to hold 'proper' election despite concerns

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said the government is ready to hold a "proper" election despite concerns about violence. Speaking at an event on election reporting on Sunday, he ... Read More


ACC questions Beximco Vice-Chairman Salman over Tk 1.37bn loan fraud

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun interrogating Beximco Group Vice Chairman Salman F Rahman over the embezzlement and laundering of Tk 1.37 billion in loan funds. ACC Di... Read More


BNP asks Election Commission not to deploy cadets for election duties

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The BNP has asked the Election Commission (EC) not to involve Bangladesh National Cadet Corps personnel in election-related duties for the parliamentary polls and referendum, arguing ... Read More


Fuel prices cut by Tk 2 per litre for February

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- In line with prices on the international market, the government has reduced the retail price of all types of fuel by Tk 2 per litre for the month of February. The Energy and Mineral ... Read More


Crimes against humanity: Tribunal sets Feb 5 for verdict in Ashulia corpse burning case

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set Feb 5 to deliver its verdict in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing and burning of bodies in Ashulia during the July 2... Read More


United States sends 58,000 tonnes of wheat to Bangladesh in third shipment

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- A vessel carrying 58,359 tonnes of wheat from the United States, the MV WAF Artemis, has anchored off Chittagong Port. On Thursday, the Ministry of Food said the shipment was import... Read More


Government orders maximum security for trains and passengers during elections

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- With the parliamentary election and referendum approaching, the Ministry of Railways has ordered authorities to take the highest level of precaution to protect passengers, trains, an... Read More