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CA press wing debunks India Today report

A recent report headlined After drones at Indian border, why Bangladesh wants to acquire Turkish tanks? carried by Indian news outlet India Today is a fake one, Chief Advisers Press Wing claimed on Monday, reports BSS. A Defence Ministry spokesperson confirmed that Bangladesh has made no...

Students to get new books by February

Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, said the free textbook distribution among primary and secondary-level students could fully be completed by February 2025. He on Thursday shared the information while addressing a press briefing at Foreign Service Academy in the...

Create team for economic diplomacy; promote Bangladesh abroad

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to promote Bangladesh abroad and bring more investments to the countrys industrial sectors, reports UNB. Create a team for economic diplomacy and promote Bangladesh abroad, Chief Advisers Deputy...

CA’s envoy urges British entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh

Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday urged British entrepreneurs, including Bangladeshi-origin investors, to capitalise on Bangladeshs widespread reforms designed to attract foreign direct investment, reports UNB. We are open for business. We are keen...

CA press wing debunks post on Hindus' job banning

A post on X handle by Times Algebra account claiming the Bangladesh government bans entries of Hindus in public jobs is completely false, chief advisers press wing said, reports BSS. The press wing stated on Thursday via its verified Facebook account, CA Press Wing Facts, that the claim made in...

CA press wing debunks Indian Zeenews report on Prof Yunus

A recent report of Indian Zeenews titled DNA Exclusive: Analysing Mohammad Yunuss Alleged Operation Octopus In Bangladesh is completely false and fabricated, says the chief advisers press wing. The news item published in Indias Zeenews is completely false and fabricated, the press wing said in a...

CA greets countrymen on New Year's eve

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his greetings to the countrymen and expatriate Bengalis as well as the people across the world on the occasion of the New Year-2025. In a message on the eve of the New Year, he said, The message of the arrival of the new excites us, inspires us...

Moin, Mamun elected DCAB president, secretary

AKM Moinuddin, Special Correspondent of United News Bangladesh (UNB), and Md Arifuzzaman Mamun, Diplomatic Correspondent of daily Amader Shomoy, have been elected president and general secretary respectively of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) for the year 2025....

CA pays homage to Manmohan Singh at Indian High Commission

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a rich tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week. Prof Yunus visited the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and placed a wreath at the portrait of the late Indian ex-prime minister, reports BSS. He also wrote...

CA pays tribute to Jimmy Carter

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a profound tribute to former United States President and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died on Saturday. The CA placed a floral wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the condolence book...

Keep prices under control during Ramadan: CA to officials

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has instructed field-level officials to work diligently to keep the prices of essentials at a tolerable and ensure their smooth supply during the upcoming Ramadan. He came up with the directive during a video conference at the Chief Advisers Office with officials...

ZEE News report on Prof Yunus is baseless: CA Press Wing

The Press Wing of the Chief Advisers Office has dismissed the ZEE News report about Dr Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladeshs interim government, as completely false and baseless, reports Dhaka Tribune. In a Facebook post on Monday, the CA Press Wing Facts said that the report is part of a...

BMCA hails internet access as fundamental right in Bangladesh

The recognition of continuous internet access as a fundamental right in Section 2(5) of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 is considered a major achievement for consumers in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association (BMCA), a leading organisation advocating for consumer...

Country under $43b pressure

The governments extensive foreign borrowing for large-scale projects has led to a significant financial burden. While these projects were intended to drive economic growth, the benefits have fallen short of expectations, with the financial liabilities far outweighing the returns. Notably, projects...

Inquilab Mancha stages sit-in outside CA’s residence

Inquilab Mancha, a non-political cultural organisation comprising former and current students of Dhaka University (DU), staged a sit-in outside the residence of the Chief Justice on Sunday to press for their three-point demand, including ensuring the safety of the July fighters. A group of...

CA to address Al-Azhar University on Thursday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, on Thursday as he is now on a two-day tour there to attend the D-8 Summit. The chief adviser is scheduled to deliver an address at Al-Azhar University on December 19, his Deputy...

CA leaves for Egypt to attend 11th D-8 Summit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus departed Dhaka early on Wednesday for a three-day trip to Egypt to participate in the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo. The flight carrying Chief Adviser Prof Yunus took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:20 am on Wednesday, according to CAs Deputy...

Dhaka seeks greater collaboration for peace and security across Asia

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has called for greater collaboaration among CICA member states to ensure peace, stability, and security across Asia. Speaking at the 7th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in...

CA to attend 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to attend the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday. The chief adviser is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Cairo, Egypt early Wednesday, his Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir told UNB without elaborating further. Dr Yunus is likely to have...

Indian media's report on Bangladesh apparel industry misleading: CA press wing

Report published on Indian media Tuesday claiming that many global brands are now shifting their focus to Indian manufacturers from Bangladesh is misleading, Chief Advisers Press Wing said on Wednesday, reports BSS. The article published in India.com claims many clothing brands are now shifting...

Political parties assure CA to uphold country’s sovereignty

Political parties across the spectrum reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Bangladeshs independence and sovereignty during a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Yunus on Wednesday, reports UNB. We may have political differences over elections, reform and other issues, but we all are united on...

Bangladesh Armed Forces symbolise resilience, patriotism: CA

Highlighting the commitment of the armed forces to safeguarding the nation, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Bangladesh Armed Forces symbolise resilience, patriotism and dedication to peace, reports BSS. Your continuous efforts, during national crisis like disasters,...

Broken criminal justice system needs to be fixed: CA's Press Secretary

Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said Bangladesh needs to fix a lot of things, including its broken criminal justice system so that they can ensure justice to every suspect. The biggest thing we need is to fix our broken criminal justice system so that we can ensure justice to...

Biden hosts AIDS memorial quilt at White House for 'World AIDS Day'

President Joe Biden commemorated World AIDS Day on Sunday by hosting the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the South Lawn of the White House, marking the first time the quilt has been displayed at the executive residence. The event gathered survivors, advocates, and families to honor those who lost their...

ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...

Govt urges students to remain calm

The interim government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash, reports BSS. If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will be taken, Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Monday in the wake of clashes that occurred among...

CA orders probe into harassment of Journalist Nurul Kabir

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities concerned to conduct a probe into the incident of New Age editor Nurul Kabirs harassment at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka. Eminent editor Nurul Kabir has said he was harassed at the Hazrat Shahjalal...

Election roadmap to be announced after electoral reforms: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) will be formed soon while an election roadmap will be announced after competing reforms in electoral system. Once the electoral reforms are decided, you will get the election roadmap very soon, he said while...