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CA Press Wing Refutes False Claim of Hindu Job Ban in Bangladesh

DHAKA: A social media post alleging that the Bangladesh government has banned Hindus from entering public sector jobs has been categorically denied by the chief adviser’s press wing. The claim, originally circulated by the Times Algebra account on the…

Good Governance as Key to Welfare State, Says Adviser Sharmeen

DHAKA: Social Welfare Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid emphasized the importance of good governance in establishing a welfare-based state during a public address. Speaking at an event for National Social Service Day-2025, she outlined the critical role gove…

Ex-DNCC Councillor Monjur Remanded in Attempted Murder Case

DHAKA: A Dhaka court has placed Abdullah Al Monjur, a former councillor of ward-25 of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), on a three-day remand in connection with an attempted murder case. The case involves an incident where Saiful Islam Mitul wa…

SCBA Book Fair Set to Open on January 5 in Dhaka

Dhaka: The annual book fair organized by the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is scheduled to commence on January 5. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will officially inaugurate the 10-day event, which will be held on the premises of the …

CJ Unveils Book on Judiciary’s Role in July Mass Uprising

DHAKA: Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed today unveiled the cover of a book penned by journalist Mehedi Hasan Dalim, focusing on the July mass uprising. The book, titled “High Court’s Controversial Judgment and July Mass Uprising,” is published by Bangl…

2 Arrested with Foreign Firearms in Uttar Badda

DHAKA: Police in the capital city of Dhaka have arrested two individuals in possession of a foreign-made pistol and six rounds of ammunition in the Uttar Badda area. The suspects, identified as Md Jewel, 36, and Jewel, alias Christian Jewel, 32, were …