UN experts urge Dhaka to seize UPR as opportunity to renew commitment to rights

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No security threat ahead of Independence Day, Eid : Home Secretary EU calls for international standard election in Bangladesh : CEC Wish for speedy execution of the verdict, says Abrar’s father Tarique Rahman takes responsibility for two Pabna orphans Chattogram’s terrorist Sajjad arrested in Dhaka UN chief leaves Dhaka wrapping up 4-day visit ‘HELP’ app launched to tackle sexual harassment on public transport Fakhrul tells Guterres : BNP seeks election after polls-centric reforms Guterres expects Bangladesh polls set global precedent ‘We want to see trial completed within 90 days, won’t accept if takes 91 days’

UN experts urge Dhaka to seize UPR as opportunity to renew commitment to rights

Online Desk: UN experts on Tuesday said the universal periodic review of the Human Rights Council is an opportunity for Bangladesh not only to reiterate its commitment

Sajeeb Wazed lashes out at ‘BNP-Jamaat’ over killing of Jubo League leader

Online Desk: Referring to the last words of hacked Jubo League leader Zahidul Islam, ICT Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister Sajeeb Wazed Joy took a jibe

Hold participatory election through national dialogue: Dr Kamal

Online Desk: Ganaforum founder and president emeritus Dr Kamal Hossain has demanded participatory election through national dialogue. “I want a participatory election through national dialogue. If it

Action to be taken by listing illegal shopkeepers in DNCC markets: Mayor Atiqul

Online Desk: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam on Tuesday said that action will be taken very soon against the illegal shopkeepers at DNCC

HAAB announces private hajj package for 2024; minimum cost set at Tk 5.89 lakh

Online Desk: Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) on Tuesday announced a package for performing hajj under private management next year fixing minimum cost at Tk 5,89,800.

People can vote freely in next polls: PM

Online Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her firm conviction that the people of Bangladesh would cast vote independently in the next general elections. “The election

PM opens 10,041 structures under 157 projects

Online Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 10,041 structures and houses under 157 development projects including Sheikh Hasina Swarani (Purbachal

White House hoping Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight

Online Desk: U.S. officials expressed hope Monday that this week’s highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will produce some concrete

US State Dept spokesperson says will ‘refrain from being drawn into’ internal Bangladeshi political matters

Online Desk: The United States has once again said it supports “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh. “We think the future of the Bangladeshi government should be

Evercare Hospital launches first-ever ‘Insulin Pump Clinic’ in Bangladesh

Online Desk: Evercare Hospital has launched the first-ever “Insulin Pump Clinic” in Bangladesh. On the eve of World Diabetes Day, Evercare Hospital is expanding access to the