Threaded by thoughts | USAID’s footprints in Bangladesh: From post-war rebuilding to development efforts
With the future of USAID’s operations uncertain—potentially suspended for the entire duration of the next US administration—the loss will undoubtedly be felt across various domains
Bangladesh resumes visa services at Agartala High Commission
The decision was confirmed in a notice published on the mission’s website on Tuesday (4 February)
Kuwait seeks to expand recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers
The discussion highlighted Kuwait’s willingness to explore opportunities for hiring Bangladeshi medical practitioners, engineers, technicians, and IT specialists
Reform commission reports to be published on 8 Feb
The first meeting of the National Consensus Commission is expected to take place in mid-February, following agreements with political parties
Election commission extends voter list updating deadline
"More importantly, the process to be a voter through online will continue all time,” Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said
Govt to ensure uninterrupted supply of essentials till April: Finance adviser
"We will not allow any decline in the supply of essentials at least until April to avoid any crisis during Ramadan," Dr Salehuddin told
Motorbikes responsible for most road fatalities in Jan: RSF
The study revealed that 608 people lost their lives and 1,100 others were injured in 621 road accidents across the country during January
Missing girl from Mohammadpur rescued in Naogaon, youth detained
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the girl will be handed over to her family
Bangladesh seeks Canada’s support to recover siphoned funds
"They stole money from our people and bought assets in Begum Para. We need your help to recover the assets. It is the money of our people," the chief adviser urged
BNP slams LPG price hike as 'illogical, anti-people'
"This decision will put immense pressure on low-income and poor people, such as rickshaw pullers, CNG drivers and small shopkeepers,"
Suspended assistant commissioner Urmi indicted in defamation case
The court on 26 January had set today for holding a hearing on the charge framing in the case
RAJUK chairman urges ACC to review officials' inclusion in plot allocation cases
The letter, sent recently, argues that the land allocation was conducted in accordance with RAJUK regulations and that the officials in question had merely followed government directives
CCTV footage shows girl missing from Mohammadpur seen leaving with a youth: Police
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of 11-year-old Arabi Islam Suba, who was last seen on CCTV footage walking away with a young man in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area
HC seeks explanation for bail rejection of Chinmoy Krishna Das
The High Court has issued a rule questioning why Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesman for Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote, should not be granted bail in a sedition case
ACC intensifies probe into political corruption, over 100 ex-ministers, MPs under investigation
In the wake of last year’s mass uprising and the fall of the Awami League government, the Anti-Corruption Commission has launched extensive investigations
BB freezes lockers of former and current officials amid corruption probe
Bangladesh Bank has frozen all lockers belonging to its former and current officials following concerns from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) about undisclosed wealth allegedly stored within them
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