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Bangladesh elected UNESCO General Conference president for first time

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Bangladesh has, for the first time, been elected as president of the UNESCO General Conference, marking a historic milestone 53 years into its membership. On Tuesday, at the 222nd se... Read More


Advisor Salehuddin avoids question on Tk 270bn 'fighter jet deal'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has refused to comment on reports that Bangladesh is set to spend Tk 270 billion to purchase 20 fighter jets from China. In response to questions at ... Read More


ACC prosecutes NBR member Belal on charges of 'illicit wealth'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, a member of the National Board of Revenue, on charges of acquiring assets "beyond known means... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licences under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licences. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licenses under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licenses. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More


ACC to prosecute former minister Obaidul Muktadir over 'illegal assets, money laundering'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission is set to file a case against former minister RAM Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury on charges of acquiring illegal assets and money laundering. Alongside the... Read More


UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis calls service in Bangladesh among 'greatest honours'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis has said serving the people of Bangladesh has been "one of the greatest honours and privileges" of her career. She made the remarks during her fare... Read More


Former officers recommend rapid transfer of field, law enforcement control to EC

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Ahead of the parliamentary polls, former election officials have recommended that the Election Commission swiftly take control of field administration and law enforcement to ensure eq... Read More


Bangladesh cuts 12kg LPG cylinder price by Tk 29 for October

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has decreased by Tk 2.47 per unit for October, taking advantage of the global market cost adjustment. As a result, the price of the most co... Read More


Defence barred from questioning investigator on 'irrelevant' police killings in Hasina trial

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The prosecution has stopped defence lawyers from questioning an investigator about police killings during the trial of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduz... Read More