Confiscate Saima Wazed’s Gulshan flat

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to confiscate a flat in Dhaka's Gulshan owned by Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with corruption allegations brought against her.

4h ago

‘People won’t spare us if we follow AL’s path’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday warned party leaders and activists against engaging in misdeeds, saying the people of the country will not spare BNP either if it follows the path of the deposed Awami League.

5h ago

Expatriate Voting Method / EC seeks party suggestions by May 15

The Election Commission (EC) has asked political parties to submit their recommendations by May 15 on a proposed hybrid voting system for expatriate Bangladeshis, combining postal ballots, online voting, and proxy voting.

5h ago

17 actors sued for ‘attempt to murder’

Seventeen actors were sued yesterday in a case filed over the July uprising, while another actor was handed over to police after being assaulted by a group of youths.

5h ago

‘Consensus possible by June if NCC shows wisdom’

Political consensus can be achieved by June if the National Consensus Commission (NCC) demonstrates wisdom and foresight, said Saiful Haque, general secretary of Biplobi Workers Party, yesterday.

6h ago

Govt may take a tough decision on IMF loan

The government will decide whether to continue with the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan programme if the fourth and fifth tranches are not released, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

7h ago

Form an independent police commission

Police officials have called for the formation of an independent commission to ensure the force operates impartially and free from political influence.

8h ago

Don’t get used by anyone during polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the police to ensure that they are not used by anyone during the next national polls as the interim government is committed to holding a free, fair, and peaceful election.

8h ago

Press meet fallout: 2 journalists sacked, one suspended

Deepto TV, a private television channel, suspended its news service for hours till late last night, while three journalists from three TV stations, including Deepto, were dismissed.

Asiatic 3sixty denies graft, monopoly allegations

Asiatic 3sixty issued a statement yesterday denying a series of allegations made against the agency group, including the supply of fake gold medals, CRI connection, corruption in organising events for the 50th anniversary of independence and Mujib Borsho, involvement in organising Joy Bangla concerts, and monopolising the advertising market.

Migrants stranded as ‘Ami Probashi’ app goes offline

Abdul (not his real name) paid for his Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance through the Ami Probashi app, completed all the necessary steps online, and was ready to board his flight to Saudi Arabia.

Confiscate Saima Wazed’s Gulshan flat

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to confiscate a flat in Dhaka's Gulshan owned by Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with corruption allegations brought against her.

4h ago

‘People won’t spare us if we follow AL’s path’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday warned party leaders and activists against engaging in misdeeds, saying the people of the country will not spare BNP either if it follows the path of the deposed Awami League.

5h ago

EC seeks party suggestions by May 15

The Election Commission (EC) has asked political parties to submit their recommendations by May 15 on a proposed hybrid voting system for expatriate Bangladeshis, combining postal ballots, online voting, and proxy voting.

5h ago

17 actors sued for ‘attempt to murder’

Seventeen actors were sued yesterday in a case filed over the July uprising, while another actor was handed over to police after being assaulted by a group of youths.

5h ago

‘Consensus possible by June if NCC shows wisdom’

Political consensus can be achieved by June if the National Consensus Commission (NCC) demonstrates wisdom and foresight, said Saiful Haque, general secretary of Biplobi Workers Party, yesterday.

6h ago

Govt may take a tough decision on IMF loan

The government will decide whether to continue with the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan programme if the fourth and fifth tranches are not released, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

7h ago

Form an independent police commission

Police officials have called for the formation of an independent commission to ensure the force operates impartially and free from political influence.

8h ago

Don’t get used by anyone during polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the police to ensure that they are not used by anyone during the next national polls as the interim government is committed to holding a free, fair, and peaceful election.

8h ago

Asiatic 3sixty denies graft, monopoly allegations

Asiatic 3sixty issued a statement yesterday denying a series of allegations made against the agency group, including the supply of fake gold medals, CRI connection, corruption in organising events for the 50th anniversary of independence and Mujib Borsho, involvement in organising Joy Bangla concerts, and monopolising the advertising market.

8h ago

Press meet fallout: 2 journalists sacked, one suspended

Deepto TV, a private television channel, suspended its news service for hours till late last night, while three journalists from three TV stations, including Deepto, were dismissed.

8h ago