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Major shake-up in admin: New DCs in all districts by Sept

The government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts ahead of the upcoming national election to hold it in a credible manner. Sources at the Ministry

Netanyahu accuses Macron of fueling antisemitism as France plans to recognise Palestinian state

A row between Israel and France over Paris’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level on Tuesday when prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused president Emmanuel

Toll from Pakistan monsoon floods rises to 400

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue

Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer

A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new

India seeks to ban online gambling

India’s government introduced a parliamentary bill on Wednesday to ban online gambling, citing concerns over addiction, financial harm, and potential links to money laundering and terrorism financing. The move could

BFIU chief sent on forced leave amid controversies

Bangladesh Bank has sent Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit chief AFM Shahinul Islam on mandatory leave following a series of controversies. BB officials said that Shahinul would remain on leave until

2nd review report on retired govt officials applications submitted to Professor Yunus

The committee formed to review applications of deprived retired government officials on Wednesday submitted its 2nd report to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Convener of the committee and former finance

BNP to hold six-day programme to celebrate founding anniv

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday announced a six-day programme, including rallies and discussions, to celebrate its 47th founding anniversary on September 1. BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan announced