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Court orders freezing 77 bank accounts of Hasan Mahmud, his family

The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Thursday ordered the authorities concerned to freeze 77 bank accounts of former foreign minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and his family members. The Senior Special Judge of the court passed the order to freeze those accounts of Dr Hasan Mahmud, his wife Nuran...

UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations has renewed its urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis deepens amid ongoing violence. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini emphasized on Thursday that no part of Gaza has been safe since the war began in October 2023, describing the situation as...

Russians have greater media freedom on Telegram than EU citizens, says Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has stated that Russians enjoy more media freedom on the platform than EU citizens, in a New Years message posted Tuesday, reports RT. Durov highlighted that while some Russian media outlets are banned in the EU under the Digital Services Act (DSA) and sanctions, all...

Govt to issue more efficient accreditation card for journalists: Shafiqul

Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has assured that the government will issue more efficient accreditation cards for journalists. The Chief Advisers Press Wing held a meeting on Monday with the leaders of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists, Dhaka Union of Journalists, Dhaka...

Shafiqur Rahman to build discrimination-free country

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said they want to build a country where there will be no discrimination, and people regardless of religions, castes will live together on the basis of equal rights. He on Sunday night made the statement while addressing as the chief guest at assembly at...

Top 10 free AI infographic tools for 2025

Creating professional infographics is now easier with AI-powered tools. Free infographic generators help save time and money while making the design process simpler. Using these digital tools, you can turn a complicated idea or plan into a clear graphic. Here are some of the best infographic tools...

US condemns Hong Kong’s transnational crackdown on overseas activists

The United States has strongly condemned recent actions by the Hong Kong government, which include issuing arrest warrants and bounties for six overseas pro-democracy activists and revoking the passports of seven others, some of whom reside in the United States. In a statement released Thursday,...

CA's press wing condemns defamation of FF Abdul Hai

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser has strongly condemned the defamation incident involving freedom fighter Abdul Hai in Chauddagram, Comilla. The condemnation was issued in a statement from the office on Monday morning. The police and local administration have been instructed to investigate...

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's video message for 'Echoes of Revolution'

To express support for the families of the martyrs and the injured from the July-August uprising, renowned South Asian musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is scheduled to perform in Dhaka at a concert called Echoes of Revolution. The concert, arranged by the platform Spirits of July, will be held on...

Modi belittled our independence, freedom fighters: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi belittled Bangladeshs independence, sovereignty and freedom fighters by claiming that December 16, 1971, was Indias historic victory, reports UNB. India arrogantly considers itself...

Human Rights Watch warns new El Salvador laws threaten free expression, privacy

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over El Salvadors newly approved cybersecurity and data protection laws, warning that the legislation could undermine media freedom and citizens privacy rights. The laws, passed by the Legislative Assembly on November 12, 2024, give the government sweeping...

Lebanese man freed after 32 years in Syrian prison

Suheil Hamwi, a Lebanese man who spent 32 years imprisoned in Syria, has finally returned to his home in Lebanon following a major offensive by insurgents that ousted the government of Bashar Assad, reports AP. Hamwi, who worked as a merchant in Chekka, northern Lebanon, was abducted in 1992 on...

Bank account freezes must follow legal process: Abdul Awal Mintoo

Prominent businessman and former FBCCI president Abdul Awal Mintoo criticized the recent freezing of bank accounts, calling the practice not legally valid. Speaking at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) in Paltan on Monday, he emphasized that such actions should strictly follow due legal process...

Adviser Nahid says Govt welcomes constructive criticism from media

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has urged the media and journalists to provide constructive criticism to help improve the governments performance. He emphasized that such feedback would be valuable for refining government policies during an exchange of views with leaders of the...

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economy. Starting Nov. 30, travelers from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, Latvia and Japan will...

Dr. Yunus advocates for a country where people hold ultimate power

Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized the vision for Bangladeshs future, stating, We want to build Bangladesh from now on in such a way that the people are the source of all power. Through this, Bangladesh will be appreciated in the world as a humane and welfare state. He outlined...

Russia to provide 30,000 MT of fertilizer to Bangladesh free of charge

Russia has announced it will provide 30,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Muriate of Potash (MoP) fertilizer to Bangladesh free of charge, as a gesture of friendship and strong bilateral ties between the two nations. Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of Uralchem Group, Russias second-largest ammonia and nitrogen...

DU cancels quota for freedom fighters' grandchildren

Dhaka University decided to remove the quota for freedom fighters grandchildren and said the quota will now only apply to the children of freedom fighters for undergraduate admissions on Tuesday. A press release stated that the decision will be applied from the 2024-25 academic year, reports the...

10 roads in Dhaka to go horn-free in Jan

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday said the government is set to announce 10 roads in Dhaka horn-free from January next. Necessary amendments to the law will be made to promote a horn-free country, she said while speaking as the chief guest at the Grand...

Turkey provides free treatment to seven injured students

Turkish government has agreed to take seven Bangladeshis who were injured during the student-led anti-discrimination movement in July last to Turkey and provide free medical treatment at the request from Bangladeshs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reports BSS. The Turkish side confirmed it to us...