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Ashraf Reza Appointed as PM’s PS-1

Dhaka: Miah Muhammad Ashraf Reza Faridy, the joint secretary of the public administration ministry, has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Private Secretary-1 (PS-1).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Ministry of Public Administrati…

12 Members of Honey-Trap Gang Arrested in City

Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested 12 members of a honey-trap gang, including two women, from the city’s various places. The arrested individuals are Tulia Akhter alias Sumi, 20, Dulali alias Meem, 20, Md Omar Faruk, 32, Md Shafiqul Islam S…

Woman Sentenced to Death for Dhanmondi Double Murder

Dhaka: A Dhaka court on Tuesday convicted a woman and sentenced her to death in a case filed in connection with the Dhanmondi double murder in 2019. Judge of Dhaka Additional Metropolitan and Session Judge Court-7, Tauhida Akter, handed down the punis…

Cricket Legends Urge Immediate Medical Care for Imran Khan

Lahore: A group of former international cricket captains has urged Pakistan’s government to provide ‘immediate and adequate medical attention’ to jailed former prime minister and cricket legend Imran Khan, citing concerns over his deteriorating health…

BPJA Condemns Restriction on Media Access to MPs’ Oath-Taking

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Parliament Journalists Association (BPJA) on Tuesday strongly condemned the ‘restriction on journalists’ access’ to the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected members of the 13th Parliament. In a statement, the BPJA President Haru…

12 BGB Platoons Deployed at JS Bhaban for Swearing-In Ceremony

Dhaka: Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in and around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban area to ensure tight security ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the…