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ACC chairman points to gaps between stated intentions and actions dogging fight against corruption

, Nov. 24 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen has stressed an urgent need to align public intentions with real actions in the fight against corruption. Addressing a hall ... Read More


UN torture-prevention body welcomes Bangladesh, Colombia for joining it

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) on Monday welcomed the recent ratifications of Bangladesh and Colombia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (... Read More


DSA used as a tool to harass, intimidate journalists: Report

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and the Clooney Foundation for Justice on Monday launched a research report examining the impact of the Digital Security Act (DSA) on media fr... Read More


E-family courts will reduce suffering, corruption: Adviser Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- family courts across Bangladesh will not only ease public suffering but also help curb corruption, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Monday. "The litigants will no longer have to run ... Read More


NA Chairman pledges strong support for EU-ASEAN investors

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on November 24 received a delegation of the European-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCh... Read More


PM demands urgent post-typhoon resolution

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded the rapid finalisation of a draft Resolution outlining recovery measures for areas ravaged by recent storms and floods in central and Cent... Read More


Legendary actor Dharmendra cremated with full honours in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov. 24 -- Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, one of the most celebrated and beloved stars in the history of Indian cinema, was cremated with full honours at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vil... Read More


Bengal CM congratulates Justice Surya Kant on assuming office of Chief Justice of India

Kolkata, Nov. 24 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated senior Justice Sury Kant on assuming the office as the 53rd chief justice of India. "Heartiest congratulations t... Read More


Guv Bose visits Indo-Bangladesh border amid reports of 'Reverse Migration' during SIR drive

Kolkata, Nov. 24 -- Taking cognisance of media reports about a "reverse migration" of hundreds of alleged illegal immigrants from Bangladesh following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of e... Read More


Market witnesses volatile session with Nifty below 26,000 mark

New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- The stock market witnessed a volatile trading session on Monday with the benchmark indices ending lower amid selling across sectors barring the IT. Nifty 50 index closed below t... Read More