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Journalist Anis Alamgir remains behind bars as repeated bail requests fail

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Journalist Anis Alamgir has spent over two months behind bars, caught in a web of legal cases filed shortly after he was summoned for questioning by the Detective Branch (DB). Hours... Read More


PM Tarique Rahman meets Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has met with the three service chiefs -- Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, and Chief of Air Force Chief Marshal ... Read More


ADP spending teeters to 21% in seven months

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has slowed to one of its weakest levels in two decades, with only 21 percent of the allocation spent in the first seven month... Read More


Dancer Arthy Ahmed unfazed by scrutiny over Ekushey Padak nomination

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Arthy Ahmed has come under scrutiny after being nominated for the Ekushey Padak in dance this year, with a section of performers questioning her "credentials" and calling for a revie... Read More


Prime Minister Tarique pledges peace, justice and equality in first address to nation

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- In his first televised speech, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has promised every Bangladeshi they will enjoy equal rights under his government, regardless of whether they voted for th... Read More


Khalilur promises to protect national interest through principled, balanced diplomacy

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said the new government will conduct its foreign policy by firmly defending Bangladesh's national interest, guided by five "core principles". Th... Read More


Only three women in Tarique's cabinet, all first-time MPs

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Three women have been sworn in as ministers and state ministers in the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with all of them entering parliament for the first time. ... Read More


Prime Minister Tarique addresses the nation in his first national address after taking office

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The day after his swearing-in, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is addressing the nation, outlining his government's vision and priorities. His speech is being broadcast live on state-... Read More


Price control, law, power supply prioritised for Ramadan: information minister

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The newly formed government has made controlling commodity prices its immediate priority before Ramadan, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said. Speaking ... Read More


ABM Abdus Sattar appointed principal secretary to Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Retired secretary ABM Abdus Sattar has been installed as principal secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. An order issued by Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday says S... Read More