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BNP urges interim government to maintain impartiality

Stating that there is no alternative to preserving the anti-fascist national unity, Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday urged the interim government to uphold the highest level of impartiality so that

Bangladesh, Mexico see more opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and Mexico have acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance bilateral

1,659 factories discharge waste to Dhaka rivers

World Water Day today At least 1,659 industrial units in a recent count have been found discharging untreated wastewater into canals, rivers and other open waterbodies, aggravating the condition of

Political parties divided over AL return to politics

Political parties are divided over the question of allowing Awami League to return to politics as some of them are ready to tolerate the AL politicians with no criminal record,

Babar acquitted in illegal arms possession case

Shawdesh desk: The High Court (HC) on Wednesday acquitted BNP’s senior leader Lutfuzzaman Babar in an illegal arms possession case. Justice Mostofa Zaman Islam acquitted the former home minister, terming

India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China

Shawdesh Desk: India is resisting Bangladesh’s requests to restore the regular issuance of medical visas, citing staffing shortages amid deteriorating bilateral relations, according to six sources. This reluctance has created

Govt appeals against acquittal of Tarique, others in 21 Aug grenade attack case

The interim government has filed an appeal challenging the acquittal of all accused, including BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, in the 21 August grenade attack case, the Attorney General’s Office

EU providing €2 million to Bangladesh to support July uprising injured

Shawdesh Desk: The European Union on Wednesday launched a project to support around 8,000 individuals severely affected by the violence and disruption which occurred in the context of the July-August