Shawkat Mahmud sent to jail after remand
Former National Press Club president Shawkat Mahmud has been sent to jail after completing a five-day remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act by Ramna Police Station. On…
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Media Freedom Coalition condemns attacks on journalists, calls for investigation
The Media Freedom Coalition has condemned attacks on journalists, editors, and media houses in Bangladesh, describing such acts of violence and intimidation as unacceptable and a direct assault on press…
Brent Christensen approved as US ambassador to Bangladesh
The US Senate has approved Brent T Christensen as the next United States ambassador to Bangladesh. He will become the 18th US ambassador in Dhaka. Christensen confirmed the Senate’s approval…
Khaleda Zia’s health stable, undergoes successful procedure, says Dr Zahid
Former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health has become stable and she successfully underwent a minor procedure on Friday, her personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on…
Hadi’s janaza in Singapore cancelled due to lack of permission
The first namaz-e-janaza of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi was scheduled to be held in Singapore, but it couldn’t be held due to the absence of permission from the…
TIB condemns Osman Hadi’s killing, attacks on media freedom
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern and s condemned the planned killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, one of the iconic figures of the July uprising. At the same…
DCAB condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, harassment of Nurul Kabir
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Friday expressed concern and condemned the attacks, vandalism and arson at the offices of daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as well as…
Trump says does not need Congress to launch strikes in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump asserted Thursday he does not need congressional approval to launch strikes on land against Venezuela despite criticism that he is already exceeding his constitutional authority with…
US judge convicted of helping immigrant evade arrest
A US judge accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents was found guilty of obstruction on Thursday and now faces possible jail time, US media reported. The…
BNP pays homage to Osman Hadi
BNP on Friday paid tributes to Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi as his body arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Singapore in the evening. On behalf of the…