May 18, 2024

BB clarifies on journalists’ access to central bank

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a clarification over recent reports regarding restrictions on journalists’ entry to the central bank.

In a circular issued on Wednesday, the central bank stated that it considers disseminating information to the publi…

Parliament can’t be taken hostage for long: Speaker Ghimire

Kathmandu: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Devraj Ghimire, has said the parliament, which needs to make decision based on people’s mandate, can not be taken a hostage for long.

Speaker Ghimire however said all sides’ cooperation is ess…

President for all-out resistance against defeated forces of ’71

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged the government as well as the civil society to play an effective role to ensure that none, irrespective of religion and caste, falls prey to any sort of discrimination.

‘Any kind of discrimination against c…

Acid use behind death of fishes

Fishes in two ponds in the Aandhimul temple premises of Aanbukhaireni rural municipality-1 in Tanahu district started dying all of sudden since last Monday.

According to Veterinary Laboratory, Pokhara, it was the ‘acid death’. Use of acid killed fis…

Canada’s Indo-Pacific trade representative arrives Sunday

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative Paul

Thoppil will arrive in Dhaka on a three-day visit beginning on Sunday.

“While in Bangladesh, he will meet with officials and key partners to promote

Canada’s commitment to the region through its Indo…

Four SSP recommended for promotion to DIG

Kathmandu: Nepal Police has decided to recommend four Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to be promoted to the post of Deputy Inspector General.

The SSPs recommended to be promoted as DIGs are Krishna Hari Sharma, Dan Bahadur Karki, Dr Manoj Kumar…

Thematic Committee chairs being selected today in Bagmati

The chairs of various thematic committees under the Bagmati Provincial Assembly are being selected today.

The names for the committee chairs will be tabled for approval at the meeting of the Provincial Assembly. Speaker Bhuvan Kumar Pathak has summo…

Media conference kicks off in Jhapa

A media conference has begun at Surunga of Kankai municipality in Jhapa district to hold discussion on communications policy. Jhapa chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists organised the event.

Minister for Internal Affairs and Planning of Ko…

Top leaders discuss measures to end parliamentary deadlock

Kathmandu: Top leaders of different political parties held discussion on how they could sort out problems that are obstructing parliament.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ held meetings with the leaders including President of major oppos…