British MPs fear ‘disinformation’ campaign over Bangladesh inquiry
British MPs fear ‘disinformation’ campaign over Bangladesh inquiry

British MPs believe they may have been targeted by a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Ahsan Mansur, the man leading efforts to trace funds allegedly laundered from Bangladesh into the UK. They raised concerns after receiving emails about Mansur, who became Bangladeshs central bank...

India provided information, but Sheikh Hasina ignored : Jaishankar
India provided information, but Sheikh Hasina ignored : Jaishankar

Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that efforts are being made to normalize relations with Bangladeshs current interim government, but the internal circumstances in the country are preventing it. He made these remarks while speaking to Indias Consultative Committee on External...

Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief
Protect us from misinformation: CA to UN chief

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday sought the support of the United Nations (UN) to combat misinformation. We need your blessings, we need your support, particularly in one thing misinformation that is killing us, he said. He made the appeal at an iftar party hosted at...

What lies behind the mask of Prothom Alo, Daily Star?
What lies behind the mask of Prothom Alo, Daily Star?

Prothom Alo and The Daily Star are again under scrutiny for their alleged anti-national and anti-democratic agenda, accused of distorting facts to manipulate public perception. Their recent reporting has reignited concerns about media bias and their role in shaping misinformation. At a press...

Supreme Judicial Council submits report on Masuda Bhatti to president
Supreme Judicial Council submits report on Masuda Bhatti to president

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has submitted a report to the president concerning information commissioner Masuda Bhatti. On Friday, BSS reported that the supreme Courts website announced the reports submission on Thursday, stating, The SJC has sent a report to the president on an...

Financial information of Hasina, family members sought
Financial information of Hasina, family members sought

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) under the central bank has issued directives to all the countrys banks and financial institutions to send the information and transaction details of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. The BFIU has sought financial information...

Holey Artisan tragedy’s shifting narratives
Holey Artisan tragedy’s shifting narratives

In the back-wash of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka, narratives surrounding the late Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain have sparked contention. Faraaz, hailed by some as a symbol of courage, is now at the center of a heated debate about the accuracy of accounts that portray him as a hero who...