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DMP boss apologises for ‘rape’ remark

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali on Monday issued a formal apology following public outcry over his recent comments on the term “rape” during an event. In a statement, the Commissioner clarified his stance, saying, “While discussing the issue of abuse of women and children, I referred to rape as a larger form of abuse. If anyone has been offended by my statement, I apologise.”

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Concerns growing over RNPP’s viability amid high costs

As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant nears its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts over its financial viability, with many questioning whether the high project cost could turn it into a white elephant. The government conceived the idea of setting up the RNPP project in 2009 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Federation on May 13, 2009, on the 'Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy'.

UN chief Guterres bids farewell

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres concluded his Ramadan solidarity visit to Bangladesh on Sunday morning, expressing his hope that the country would become one of the most exemplary democracies in the world through ongoing reforms.

Guterres departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:55 am on Sunday.

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and the Chief Adviser's High Represen...

CPD proposes Tk4 lakh tax-free income cap for FY2025-26

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has suggested raising the tax-free income threshold to Tk4 lakh in the forthcoming fiscal year's budget, taking the high inflation rate into account.

CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun made this remark today (16 March) during an event hosted by the think tank to discuss budget proposals for FY2025- 2026.

Bangladesh to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria

Masudur Rahman,  the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, has expressed his country’s desire to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN), Rahman highlighted the potential for trade and investment between the two countries. “We produce everything in industry, garments, any item textile, any item apparels, fashion products, including knitwear inside woven wear, including winter clothes. “We are world beaters in denim pants, denim pants, gabaddon pants, jeans pants, and they are in high demand globally.”

Diplomatic pressures and Bangladesh’s military

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed:

[caption id="attachment_26492" align="alignleft" width="175"] Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed[/caption] In the aftermath of Bangladesh’s political transition on August 5, last year, international discussions surrounding the country’s governance and military stance have intensified. A recent statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tu...
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