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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Shaikh Abdul Hannan, and his wife, Tahmida Begum, on allegations of amassing illegal wealth and conducting suspicious financial transactions through numerous bank accounts. The cases were filed on Saturday at the ACC’s Integrated District Office in Dhaka by Deputy Director Tanzir Hasib Sarkar, confirmed ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain. According to the ACC, in the first case, Shaikh…

The Home Secretary Level Talks between India and Nepal were held on 22 July 2025 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Govind Mohan, Home Secretary, Government of India and the Nepali delegation was led by Shri Gokarna Mani Duwadee, Home Secretary, Government of Nepal. During the talks, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral security cooperation as well as border management and agreed to strengthen it further. Their deliberations included issues related to the repair…

Thousands gather in Dhaka as party presses seven-point demand for electoral reforms and justice ahead of upcoming polls In a significant show of political strength, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held its first-ever national rally at the iconic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Thursday, drawing tens of thousands of supporters from across the country. The rally aims to press home the party’s seven-point charter demanding electoral reform, justice, and democratic rights ahead of the upcoming national election. The day-long event began in the…

VP Lauren Dreyer praises government efficiency; Prof. Yunus outlines digital health and education goals for remote regions Dhaka : SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer has lauded Bangladesh’s remarkable efficiency and decisiveness in facilitating the launch of Starlink satellite internet services in the country. Her remarks came during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna, according to a release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. “We operate in 150 countries and territories, but we…

The Botes are an Indigenous community comprising 0.04% of Nepal’s total population. For generations, they have lived in close connection with the country’s rivers and streams and earned their livings by fishing in their waters and navigating wooden boats that once transported people and goods. But this centuries-old way of life is now at risk. A moratorium on fishing licenses has restricted their access to natural resources and ancestral rights, leaving them with limited economic opportunities. Who are the Botes?…

Seven dead, 18 missing as PM assesses Bhotekoshi River flood damage near China border Rasuwa, Nepal – Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the flood-affected Rasuwa district on Tuesday to inspect the destruction caused by the overnight flooding of the Bhotekoshi River. The disaster has claimed seven lives, while 18 individuals — including six Chinese nationals, three Nepalese policemen, and nine civilians — remain missing. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, Home Minister Ramesh Akhtar,…

Ankara promises technology support and deeper cooperation as ties with Dhaka expand beyond traditional military partnerships Turkey has pledged to extend support to Bangladesh in developing its defense industry, signaling a new phase of strategic cooperation between the two nations. Turkish Defense Industry Secretary Professor Haluk Görgün conveyed this commitment during a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday. According to a statement posted by the Bangladesh Army on Facebook, the…

Brown shrimp, popularly known as ‘Harina’, could unlock new opportunities for fish farmers across Bangladesh’s coastal belt, experts said at a workshop held in Khulna today. With a short cultivation cycle of just two to three months, Harina shrimp allows the potential for three harvests annually. Compared to the widely farmed Baghda (tiger shrimp), Harina shrimp may offer greater profitability for coastal farmers, they observed. The remarks came during the “Project Closing and Result Demonstration Workshop on Promotion of Brown…

such as healthcare, connectivity, and urban infrastructure. These were finalised during the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Dialogue held in New Delhi—a key bilateral platform to assess and strengthen developmental ties. The two nations also reviewed ongoing and upcoming initiatives valued at ₹10,000 crore under India’s support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan (2024–2029). The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India has agreed to revise budget allocations for some projects to meet emerging requirements. India continues to be Bhutan’s principal development partner,…

Authorities seek land for new facility as inmates face inhumane conditions; over 6,000 prisoners held in a jail built for 1,853 Chittagong, Bangladesh — The Chittagong Central Jail is currently holding more than three times its intended capacity, forcing thousands of inmates to endure severe overcrowding and inhumane conditions, according to local reports. Built to accommodate 1,853 inmates, the jail is housing an average of 6,000 prisoners daily. Despite repeated appeals by the Prisons Department to ease this crisis by…