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US yet to finalize 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports: Finance adviser

<p><strong>The government has said 35 percent tariff proposed by the United States (US) on Bangladeshi good is not yet final.</strong></p> <p>Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance adviser made the remark on Tuesday (July 8) at the Secretariat in Dhaka.&nbsp;</p> <p>He told reporters that the final

Govt cancels flat allocation to 12 retired officials

<p><strong>The government has cancelled the allotment of 12 residential flats previously allocated to retired secretaries, former judges, and other ex-government officials in Dhaka&rsquo;s Dhanmondi area.</strong></p> <p>The Ministry of Housing and Public Works confirmed the decision in an official notification

Jubo Dal leader dismissed for violating discipline in Narsingdi

<p><strong>A local Jubo Dal leader was expelled over alleged involvement in an attack, vandalism, and looting at an under-construction cement factory in Narsingdi.</strong></p> <p>The leader was identified as Monir Uzzaman Monir, president of the Jubo Dal&rsquo;s Danga Union unit in Palash upazila.</p>

Tarique Rahman supports Ritu Porna Chakma’s ailing mother

<p><strong>BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his support to the mother of national women&rsquo;s football team forward Ritu Porna Chakma, who is battling cancer.</strong></p> <p>A delegation from Amra BNP Poribar (We are BNP family), led by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and

Justice must be served for July killings, says Fakhrul

<p><strong>The trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for &ldquo;July massacre&rdquo; has begun and justice must be done those who worked in favour of the fascist regime, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks while speaking to journalists on

Dengue outbreak: One dies, 406 hospitalised in 24-hours

<p><strong>One more dengue-related death was reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, while 406 new infections were recorded across the country.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the information in a press release on Wednesday (July 9), issued by its Health Emergency

CA directs finishing election preparations by December

<p><strong>Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to complete all preparations for the 13th national election by December this year.</strong></p> <p>The directive was shared at a press conference held on Wednesday (July 9) at 8:00pm at the Foreign Service Academy

Abahani to host AFC match at national stadium

<p><strong>Dhaka Abahani, one of the country&rsquo;s most renowned football clubs, will host their AFC Challenge League home match at the National Stadium in Dhaka.</strong></p> <p>The match is scheduled for 12 August at 5:00pm, confirmed club manager and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Executive Member

Bangladeshis risk death as central Mediterranean becomes deadliest gateway to Europe

<p><strong>The Central Mediterranean route has once again emerged as the most dangerous path for irregular migration into Europe, with a significant number of Bangladeshis using this corridor, primarily via Libya to Italy.</strong></p> <p>According to a report published on June 10 by Frontex, the European

Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

<p><strong>A total of 14,069 people have been hospitalised with dengue fever in Bangladesh so far this year, according to official figures released on Friday.</strong></p> <p>The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the data in a press statement issued by its Health Emergency Operation Center and

Another movement against corruption will soon start, says Nahid

<p><strong>National Citizens&rsquo; Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam in a speech said the nation will soon witness a fresh movement and that will be against corruption and extortion across Bangladesh.</strong></p> <p>He came up with the remark on Friday (July 11) while addressing a rally at the Eidgah grounds

Biman stopped, searched over bomb threat call

<p><strong>A Kathmandu-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was halted and thoroughly searched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Friday afternoon after authorities received an anonymous phone call warning of a possible bomb onboard.</strong></p> <p>According to the Civil Aviation Authority

4 arrested over brutal killing of trader in Dhaka’s old town 

<p><strong>As the 13th national election nears, a scrap trader was brutally killed in Old Dhaka earlier this week.</strong></p> <p>Following the heinous incident, police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal killing of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag,

Plot to eliminate Tarique Rahman from politics underway: Fakhrul

<p><strong>BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (July 13) claimed that a &ldquo;planned conspiracy&rdquo; is underway to destroy the party and eliminate its acting chairman Tarique Rahman from politics.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon while speaking at a book

Bangladesh edge Nepal in dramatic SAFF U-20

<p><strong>Bangladesh recorded a thrilling 3-2 win over Nepal in their second match of the SAFF U-20 Women&rsquo;s Championship at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Sunday.</strong></p> <p>Considered the unofficial favourites of the tournament, especially after India&rsquo;s withdrawal, Bangladesh dominated

“Extortion collected in Paltan, share goes to London” – why this slogan?

<p><strong>A scrap trader Lal Chand, also known as Sohag was brutally murdered near Dhaka&rsquo;s Mitford Hospital on Wednesday (July 9), this incident has ignited across Bangladesh, followed by condemnation from political parties as well as people from all walks of society.</strong></p> <p>However, in the

BSB global chief held over major education scam

<p><strong>Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Lion M K Khairul Bashar Bahar, the head of BSB Global Network, for allegedly defrauding hundreds of students and parents of crores of taka by promising opportunities for higher education abroad.</strong></p> <p>A team from the CID&rsquo;s Financial

144 political parties ineligible, EC provides 15 days for correction

<p><strong>A total of 144 political parties that applied for registration with the Election Commission (EC) have not qualified in the initial screening process, an official said on Tuesday (July 15).</strong><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Additional Secretary of the EC, KM Ali Newaz, informed reporters that the commission

Bangladesh EC ramps up activity after CEC meets CA

<p><strong>Amid widespread uncertainty surrounding the 13th national parliamentary elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin recently met with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus. Since then, the Election Commission (EC) has intensified its preparations.</strong></p> <p>Key tasks such as amending the

BNP proposes national reconciliation council for unification

<p><strong>Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has proposed National Reconciliation Council to resolve divisions within the nation and establish peace while ensuring accountability for crimes.</strong></p> <p>BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed made the proposal on behalf of his party on Tuesday (July

Banned Chhatra League, AL men attack NCP rally stage in Gopalganj

<p><strong>Supporters of the banned Chhatra League, along with activists from the Awami League and affiliated organisations, allegedly attacked the rally stage of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj on Wednesday (July 16).</strong></p> <p>The attacked was launched just before the party&rsquo;s

"Mujibabad Murdabad” says Hasnat at Gopalganj rally

<p><strong>A senior leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday chanted anti-Mujibism slogans during a political rally in Gopalganj, the ancestral district of Bangladesh&rsquo;s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.</strong></p> <p>Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organiser of the NCP&rsquo;s

Section 144 imposed in Gopalganj as NCP convoy attacked 

<p><strong>Local authorities imposed Section 144 on Wednesday afternoon (July 16) after supporters of the Awami League (AL) and its banned student wing Chhatra League reportedly attacked a convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP), following the party&rsquo;s rally in the district.</strong></p> <p>Gopalganj

NCP will now campaign in every village of Gopalganj, vows Nahid

<p><strong>Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens&#39; Party (NCP), has expressed his party&rsquo;s commitment to visit Gopalganj again and hold political activities in every village and upazila.</strong></p> <p>He also condemned all forms of political discrimination against Gopalganj

Bangladesh forms probe body over Gopalganj incident 

<p><strong>Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the recent outbreak of violence and deaths involving supporters of the <a href="https://www.banglanews24.com/english/politics/news/bd/180641.details"><span style="color:#e74c3c">Awami League and the

Obayed Ullah resigns as Islami Bank chairman

<p><strong>Obayed Ullah Al Masud has stepped down as Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recommendations from Bangladesh Bank in light of various allegations raised against him.</strong></p> <p>According to both Islami Bank and the central bank sources Masud submitted his resignation to the

Army issues statement on Gopalganj unrest, urges calm

<p><strong>Bangladesh Army has issued a statement on the recent violence in Gopalganj, calling for public patience and cooperation in restoring order following the July 16 political rally by a political party that spiraled into widespread unrest.</strong></p> <p>According to the statement released on Thursday (July

400 sued over Gopalganj clash

<p><strong>A case against 400 people has been filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act over Wednesday&rsquo;s violence centering a rally of the Nationalist Citizens&rsquo; Party (NCP) in Gopalganj.</strong></p> <p>Earlier on July 16, Awami League supporters and the now-banned Chhatra League allegedly attacked on

National election on time, not a day’s delay: Press secy

<p><strong>The national election will be held on scheduled time without any delay, said Mohammad Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the interim government.</strong></p> <p>He made the remarks on Thursday (July 31) while speaking as the chief guest at a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh

Army sets up probe court over Major’s alleged sabotage plot with AL

<p><strong>The Bangladesh Army has formed a probe court to investigate allegations against one of its officers for attending a secret meeting with Awami League cadres to plan large-scale sabotage.</strong></p> <p>Earlier, the army detained Major Sadekul Haque Sadek from his residence in Dhaka&rsquo;s Uttara