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If There Is No Reform, Fascism May Return: Ali Riaz

Dhaka: Dr. Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission and vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, issued a stark warning today, suggesting that without reform, fascism could return to Bangladesh, even if future governments are el…

Australia to Issue Visas for Bangladeshis Directly from Dhaka

Dhaka: Australian Home Minister Tony Burke today informed Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury via phone that Australia will now process visas for Bangladeshi citizens from its High Commission in Dhaka. This marks a change from the previ…

58-Day Fishing Ban in Bay to Begin April 15

Dhaka: The government has announced a 58-day fishing ban in the bay, set to commence on April 15. This initiative aims to facilitate the proper breeding, production, preservation, and collection of marine fisheries.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad S…

NCC Holds Its Maiden Meeting With LDP

Dhaka: The National Consensus Commission (NCC) today held its maiden meeting with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as part of the move to reach a national consensus on the recommendations of the reform commissions after holding talks with the stakeh…

Rizwana Invited to Join Climate Dialogue in Nepal

Dhaka: Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari called on Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, at her office today. The meeting focused on strengthening…

Govt Expects Media to Play Neutral, Responsible Role: Mahfuj Alam

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam emphasized the government’s expectation for a neutral and responsible role from the mass media. He expressed these views during an iftar mahfil and a view-exchange meeting organized by the Min…