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Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s High Representative for Rohingya Issues and Priority Affairs, has called on Qatar to provide strong assistance in enabling the Rohingyas’ return to their own Myanmar. According to a press release...

China’s consumer inflation rate decreased in November, according to government statistics released Monday, as the world’s second-largest economy continues to see low demand. The nation is struggling with low domestic demand, a lingering real estate crisis,...

Yesterday marked the start of the nation’s fourth economic census, which aims to provide a detailed understanding of the structural changes in the economy over time. Using a totally computerised technology, the census will be carried...

Today, Commissioner SM Sajjat Ali of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) received a courtesy call from a delegation from the US Embassy. The Police Commissioner was given a courtesy call at the DMP Headquarters here by...

The deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana’s account data have been requested by the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) from banks. The anti-money laundering organisation has also requested information about the...

Medals were awarded to Bangladeshi military personnel today for their involvement in the British King and Queen’s coronation. According to a press release from the British High Commission, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held...

In a case involving her attempt to kill businessman Ishtiak Mahmud during the recent anti-discrimination student protest, the High Court today granted actress Shomi Kaiser temporary bail. Following a hearing on a petition submitted by Shomi,...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has completely failed to protect the human rights of citizens, a fact that is now clear to the entire nation. Over the past 15 years, this submissive commission has been...

Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial, is expected to testify for the first time when his corruption case resumes Tuesday. Netanyahu has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance...

Bangladesh has been elected unanimously to serve as a Vice President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR), the prime intergovernmental body of the UN responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights...