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TIB proposes series of reforms to strengthen democracy

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has proposed that the interim government implement legislation to prevent party leaders from being appointed as the head of government in the country's democratic system. "A person can't be prime minister, party chief, and parliamentary leader simultaneously to run activities of parliamentary and executive division neutral...

CA seeks Malaysia's support for ASEAN membership

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought Malaysia's support for Bangladesh to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).He sought the support when Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Haznah Md. Hashim, paid a courtesy call on him at the state guest house Jamuna, according...

GTV journalist’s body recovered from Hatirjheel

The body of Rahanuma Sarah, newsroom editor of private Gazi TV, was recovered from city's Hatirjheel Lake early Wednesday, said police.Md Saiful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Hatirjheel Police Station, confirmed the matter to the news agency saying a restaurant employee named Md Sagor spotted the body of a woman floating in...

Fixing economy first priority: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said his government would uphold labour rights following the standards set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in order to address concerns of the international investors and the brands that purchase clothing from Bangladesh.He said this to High Commissioner for Canada in...

Home Adviser seeks UK support

Home Adviser Lt General (retd) M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday sought cooperation from the United Kingdom (UK) for police reform as the government has taken an initiative to make the law enforcing agency skilled, fair and people friendly, reports BSS."We have taken an initiative to reform police for building...

Death anniv of Rasel Bhuiyan

Today (Thursday) is the 24th death anniversary of industrialist Rasel Bhuiyan, says a press release.Marking the day, Rupganj's Rasel Park and local orphanage arranged Quaran Khwani and milad mahfil in Rupgonj, Narayangonj.Family members of Late Rasel Bhuiyan have requested all his relatives and well-wishers to pray for the salvation of...

Weather (2024-08-29)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C and night temperature may rise slightly over...