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British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures

The iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who is poised for an exhilarating new chapter, blending timeless adventure with fresh, innovative storytelling. Known for captivating generations with its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, the series is stepping into a groundbreaking era under a historic...

Don’t know whether Sheikh Hasina taken Indian citizenship or not: Spokesperson

The Foreign Ministry does not have information on whether ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Indian citizenship or not, said Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, director general and spokesperson of the Public Diplomacy Division of the Foreign Ministry. He also commented that the status of Sheikh...

Illegal hospitals, frightful treatment

Drive against the illegal, unauthorized hospitals came into a standstill. When protests gather momentum in the country over death from wrong treatment, the health division becomes agile and runs several drives against illegal and unlicensed clinics. But, after a while it comes to a halt without...

DMP files 2,243 cases for traffic rules violation

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,243 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different parts of the capital, reports UNB. The drives were conducted by eight traffic divisions of DMP on Tuesday, said Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of the DMP...

Gas price hikes will have multiple effects on industries

The countrys industrial sector is currently at a standstill. Industrial establishments are closing down one after another. Investors cant make new industries for various reasons. The price of gas is being increased again in this tough time for the industrial sector. The Energy and Mineral Resources...

Reform commissions not submitting their reports today

Although the deadline for submitting reports was set for December 31, none of the six reform commissions covering the constitution, election, judiciary, anti-corruption commission (ACC), police, and public administration have submitted their reports so far. The commissions have extended their...

LGRD Division gets new secretary

Md Nizam Uddin, additional secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, has been promoted as the secretary for the local government and rural development (LGRD) Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives. The Ministry of Public Administration...

Four districts get new SPs

The interim government has posted new superintendents of police (SPs) in Chattogram, Tangail, Dinajpur and Natore districts. The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Monday signed by Deputy Secretary Abu Sayeed. According to the notification,...

Full-fledged commission formed to probe BDR carnage

The government on Tuesday announced a seven-member national independent investigation commission led by former director general of BGB, A L M Fazlur Rahman, to re-investigate into the BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) massacre at Pilkhana on February 25 and 26, 2009. The Cabinet Division...

Top court stays bail of ex-state minister Mahbub Ali

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has stayed the High Courts order granting bail to former state minister for aviation, Mahbub Ali, in connection with the murder of one Siam under Dhakas Mirpur police station, reports Dhaka Tribune. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led...

Heavy burden of foreign debt

Bangladesh is grappling with a mounting foreign debt burden, which has surged by 282% over the 14 years of the Sheikh Hasina government. When the Awami League assumed power following the December 2008 elections, the countrys foreign debt stood at $26.572 billion by the end of 2010. By the close...

SC stays HC verdict declaring “Joy Bangla” as national slogan

The Appellate Division imposed a stay on the High Courts ruling that declared Joy Bangla as the national slogan. A four-judge appellate bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed gave the order on Tuesday after hearing the states petition in this regard. Earlier, the state had filed a...

Hearing on stay petition regarding 'Joy Bangla' as national slogan tomorrow

The full bench of the Appellate Division has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday to address the states petition seeking a stay on the High Court verdict declaring Joy Bangla as the national slogan, reports Dhaka Tribune. A three-member Appellate Division bench led by Justice Ashfaqul Islam set the...

SC upholds HC judgment scrapping 5 cases against CA

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday upheld a High Court judgment that scrapped five labour law cases against Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, also the incumbent Chief Adviser of the interim government, reports BSS. A three-member apex court bench headed by Justice Md...

Google sues CFPB over federal supervision of Google Pay

Google filed a lawsuit on Friday against the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), challenging the agencys decision to place its payment division under federal supervision. The company argues that the CFPBs action is an example of government overreach concerning Google Pays peer-to-peer...

Petition seeks ban on Indian TV channels in Bangladesh

A petition has been filed in the High Court seeking the suspension of all Indian television channels broadcasts within Bangladesh, reports UNB. Supreme Court lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan submitted the petition on Monday, naming the Information Secretary, Home Secretary, and the Bangladesh...

August 15 National Mourning Day’s holiday postponed

The Appellate Division has stayed the High Courts verdict declaring August 15 as a public holiday for National Mourning. The decision was made by the Appellate Division, headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, on Sunday. Additional Attorney General Barrister Aneek R. Haque confirmed the...

Elton John takes break from music career after severe eye infection leads to vision loss

British music legend Elton John has opened up about the ongoing health challenges hes facing, revealing that he is still grappling with vision loss caused by a severe eye infection. Speaking to ABCs Good Morning America (GMA) to promote his new Disney Plus documentary Elton John: Never Too Late,...

ILO to provide €3m to Bangladesh to upskill migrant workers

The Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance, has recently signed a grant agreement worth 3 million with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The project entitled Supporting a Talent Partnership with Bangladesh will be implemented from 2024-2027 (three years) in...

Movement of battery-run rickshaws: Govt to appeal against HC order

The government will appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Courts (HC) order that restricted the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the city streets within three days. The government has decided to appeal before the Appellate Division against the HC order. We...

Purging operation in the Cabinet Division

The Cabinet Division has started a cleansing drive against its employees who have been in the same positions for years. Many of them have become involved in various irregularities over time. To maintain a clean image, the Cabinet Division has decided to transfer employees who have been in the...

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...

RMP implements new measures to enhance road safety

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has been working relentlessly for making the city streets safe for both the users and pedestrians through ensuring proper traffic management. BSS reports. Already, many of the city dwellers have started getting benefits as time-fitting measures were taken to...

Tk 77.65 lakh fined for 2,131 traffic violations

The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,131 cases and imposed fines totaling Tk 77,65,500 during operations targeting traffic violations on Wednesday,reports UNB. The fines were levied for a range of offences, including speeding, illegal parking, and driving without...

No receiver appointment for Beximco Pharma

The Appellate Division of Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the appointment of a receiver to manage Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. However, the court upheld the High Courts decision to appoint receivers for other companies within the Beximco Group. A three-judge bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul...

Election commission faces allegations of worst corruption in 16 Years: Sarjis Alam

The July Shaheed Smriti Foundation has extended financial support to the families of 18 individuals who lost their lives during the student movement in Sylhet division. A total of 5 lakh taka was given to each family as a gesture of assistance. Donation checks were distributed to the bereaved...

Supreme Court to hear Khaleda Zia's petitions on 10 Nov

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fixed 10 November for hearing two leave to appeal petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court verdict that doubled her five-year jail term in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division...

Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana’s bail remains suspended

The Appellate Division has ordered that a rule concerning the bail of Sohel Rana, owner of Rana Plaza in Savar, be resolved within two months, saying that until then, his bail will remain suspended. A three-member Appellate Division bench made the decision on Monday from, led by Justice Md...