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April 3, 2025

UN to rent property owned by fascist ally Bashundhara

The UN is relocating its agencies in Dhaka to a building complex owned by one of the families accused by Bangladesh's interim government of illegally funneling millions of dollars out of the country, the Financial Times (FT) has learned. The UN Resident Coordinator's office in Dhaka told the FT that the world body was "very aware" of the allegations against Bashundhara, Sobhan and his family members.

Chief adviser of the interim government, Prof. Dr. Yunus, has described the alleged looting by elites as “highway robbery” and is demanding that the money “be returned.”

Matarbari DSP to boost connectivity in Bay of Bengal

A deep-sea port (DSP) at Matarbari, developed with Japanese assistance, is expected to become operational in 2026. Designed to handle both containers and bulk cargo, this high-capacity port aims to enhance regional connectivity and trade, particularly benefiting Bangladesh, Northeast India, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Challenges & Barriers:

                • Infrastructure Gaps
                • Custom...

Jaflong’s wealth plundered by political mafias

The political landscape in East Sylhet has long been dictated by a ‘Permanent Power Party,’ a group that remains influential regardless of government changes. These individuals, akin to professional gamblers in casinos, do not invest their capital but manipulate political newcomers for financial gain. The region, rich in natural resources such as gas, sand, and stone, has become a hub for smuggling and illegal extraction, primarily in areas like Jaflong.

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Shaheed Zia’s Independence Award reinstated

The interim government has reinstated the posthumous Independence Award that was conferred upon the late president and founder of the BNP, Ziaur Rahman.

The Cabinet Division announced this decision in a notification revealing the recipients of this year's Independence Award on Tuesday.

The notification stated that the previous government had cancelled the posthumous Indepen...

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