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BD condemns Ali Khamenei's killing, offers profound condolences

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Friday expressed profound condolences over the tragic demise of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and condemned his killing, report agencies.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad conveyed Bangladesh's position during a meeting with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Friday, where he is leading...

Strong media essential for stronger democracy: Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said a strong and independent media is indispensable for the strengthening of democracy, urging journalists to maintain objectivity and impartiality in their reporting, report agencies.He made the remarks while addressing a felicitation programme for the newly elected committee of the Thakurgaon...

Objective journalism vital for good governance: Swapon

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has emphasised the importance of responsible, accurate, and objective journalism, reports BSS.He said that objective reporting is essential to help citizens understand state governance and make informed decisions.The minister also cautioned that the dissemination of distorted or misleading information can lead to confusion,...

India encouraged by BD travellers' response

The High Commission of India on Friday said it remains committed to strengthening people-to-people ties and deepening the enduring friendship between Bangladesh and India, reports UNB."We are truly encouraged by the overwhelming response from those wishing to travel to India for various purposes," said the High Commission in Dhaka in...

Inqilab Moncho UK chapter launched

Inqilab Moncho on Thursday officially launched its UK chapter, aiming to build a society based on justice and free from discrimination, as well as to safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty, reports UNB.The organisation shared the information in a Facebook post on Friday morning.However, it did not disclose the names...

Munajat before the coffin of late Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Political representatives, including leaders from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, offer munajat before the coffin of late Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran on Friday. — Collected

Case filed against 55 members of banned AL, BCL, Jubo League in Khulna

KHULNA, July 3 (BSS): Police have filed a case against 55 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League (AL), Jubo League, and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), accusing them of conspiring against the government, creating public panic, and conducting activities linked to banned organisations.The case was filed with Khulna Sadar...

JAGPA removes Riaz as secy gen over 'anti-party activities'

The Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) on Friday relieved its Secretary General Zakir Hossain Riaz of his duties, citing anti-party activities, reports UNB.The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the party's National Executive Council, chaired by JAGPA President and freedom fighter Khandaker Lutfor Rahman.According to a party press release,...

Gen Azmi, 149 ex-military officers get promotions, benefits

The government has granted retrospective promotions or normal retirement status to 150 former officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force who were retired, removed, discharged or dismissed from service, reports bdnews24.com.The defence ministry announced the decision on Wednesday, saying the officers will also receive arrears of salary and...

EX-ASP Fazlur held in Sukharanjan Bali case

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fazlur Rahman over his alleged involvement in the 2012 abduction of Sukharanjan Bali from the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) premises. Bali was reportedly taken away when he appeared to testify as a defence...