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Evaly CEO Rassel, chairperson Shamima get three-year jail in fraud case

A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Evaly chief executive officer Mohammad Rassel and chairperson Shamima Nasrin to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a fraud case over embezzling money from

Tarique promises real change, not empty rhetoric

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman pledged that BNP would place young people at the centre of its reform and election strategy, saying that the party aimed to offer

UN investigators say Israel committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza

United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza in a bid to “destroy the Palestinians”, blaming Israel’s prime minister and other top officials for incitement. The

Professor Yunus says no govt can deprive citizens of basic rights

Extending advance Durga Puja greetings, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said no government had the right to deny citizens their fundamental constitutional rights. ‘We — the entire nation

BNP to launch nationwide campaign on reforms, elections

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has decided to launch a nationwide campaign to inform the public of its position in response to the ‘smear campaign’ against the party over reforms and

NCC tenure ends without full consensus

The extended tenure of the National Consensus Commission, formed by the interim government to formulate the July National Charter 2025 with a broader political consensus on key reforms and their

New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Nepal’s new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki,

Yunus urges youths to use their energy for Bangladesh’s development

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Bangladesh’s youths to use their talent, energy and creativity for the country’s development, saying no problem would remain unsolved if they stayed