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Govt lifts ban on Jamaat, Shibir

The interim government on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e- Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir. "It (lifting of the ban) will come under effect immediately," the home ministry said in a gazette notification. The notification said the ban slapped on August 1, 2024 under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009 was lifted as there was no particular evidence and neither the government believed that Jamaat and its associate bodies including the Chhatra Shibir are involved in terrorist activities and violence. The notification was signed by home ministry's senior secretary Mohammad Abdul Momen. On August 1, the previous Awami League (AL)-led government banned Jamaat, Shibir, and all of its associated organisations as political entities under the Anti-Terrorism Act-2009. ...

Life expectancy in Bangladesh drops by 4.8 years due to air pollution

Bangladesh is the world's most polluted country and fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens the average Bangladeshi resident's life expectancy by 4.8 years, relative to what it would be if the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 µg/m³ was met, says a new global report released on Wednesday. Some areas of Bangladesh fare much worse than others, such as the Gazipur and Narsingdi districts, where air pollution is shortening lives by more than 6 years, it said, reports UNB. All of Bangladesh's 166.4 million people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds both the WHO guideline and 96.8 percent of the country's population live in regions that don't meet the country's own national standard of 35 µg/m³. Even in the least polluted distr...

Interim govt to take oath Thursday night: Army chief

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on Wednesday that the interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, will take oath on Thursday night. He said the size of the government has not been finalized yet, initially some 15 individuals may take oath as the advisers of the interim government. However, one or two more individuals may be added. General Waker told this at a press conference at the army headquarters in the capital on Wednesday afternoon. In response to a question, the army chief said, “Dr Yunus is expected to arrive in t...

6 prisoners shot dead, 209 escape from Kashimpur jail

As many as 209 inmates have reportedly escaped from Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur. The escape attempt resulted in deaths of six inmates, who were shot by security personnel. Senior Jail Superintendent Subrata Kumar Bala confirmed the incident on Wednesday afternoon, adding, "The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, when inmates inside the high-security central prison staged a rebellion." At that time, some prisoners attempted to break out of prison. As the guards tried to bring the chaos under control, they attacked them. Some inmates broke through walls, some scale

Prof Yunus to serve as head of interim govt

BSS: Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of the interim government. This decision was taken in  a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin with chiefs of the three services  and  the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to finalize the outline of the interim government at Bangabhaban tonight. Later, President's Press Secretary Md. Joynal Abedin told the BSS that the Head of State Shahabuddin gave coscent to the proposal of the meeting. The President said the names of other members  to the interim government would be finalized in consultation with other political parties of the country. The President, also a valiant freedom fighter, emphasized to  induct a valiant freedom  fighter as an adviser to the int...

Bangladesh situation under Manila’s watchful eye

The Philippine government is closely monitoring the developing situation in Bangladesh, said its the Department of Foreign Affairs in a statement from Manila. The Philippines called for the "peaceful and orderly" transition of power in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, according to a message here on Wednesday. Since 2 August 2024, the Philippine government, as recommended by the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka, has raised Alert Level 1 in Bangladesh. Alert Level 1 reminds all Filipinos in the country to remain ...
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