2 persons detained with gold bars in Chuadanga
Chuadanga Correspondent:
BGB of Chuadanga battalion detained two persons along with 18 illegal gold bars (weighing 2 kg 411 grams) worth about tk. 2,93,78,231 from Purbasha Paribahan in front of Chuadanga BGB Battalion on Chuadanga -Jhinedah road in Chuadanga district on March 4 at about 1 am.
The arrested persons are Rafiqul Islam (42), son of the late Khodabox of Pirpurkullah village in Damurhuda upazila of the district, and Liton Khan (26), son of Moslem Uddin of Hossainpur village in Debidwar upazila of Comilla district.
CR Abrar sworn in as new adviser
Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, popularly known as CR Abrar, a retired Professor at Dhaka University's International Relations (IR) Department, has sworn in as an adviser to the incumbent Interim Government.
The newly inducted adviser also took the oath of secrecy there. Chief Advisor Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and advisors, leaders of political parties and oth...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the new advisor at the Bangabhaban Durbar Hall at about 11am.
Price deflation pressures Bangladesh’s RMG industry
The outlook for Bangladesh’s apparel sector in the global market remains positive, with work orders expected to rise, sustaining growth momentum into 2025. Industry insiders have indicated that buyer confidence is recovering, leading to an expansion of sourcing activities in Bangladesh, which will help maintain this upward trend.
Official data shows that the European Union's apparel imports between January and December 2024 experienced a modest 1.53% increase in value, reaching $92.56 billion. However, a substantial 8.98% rise in import volume was accompanied by a 6.83% decline in average unit prices, exerting downward pressure on major sourcing countries, including Bangladesh.Hasina to face trial for crimes against humanity
Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has stated that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face trial for crimes against humanity.
"A trial will take place. Not only her, but also all those associated with her – including her family members, clients, and associates," he said in an interview with UK-based Sky News.
Hasina is accused of overseeing a system of enforced disappearances during her tenure, as well as orchestrating a m...
ARTICLE 19 submits key media reform proposals to Bangladesh
ARTICLE 19 appreciates the Bangladesh Interim Government’s ongoing efforts to ensure a free, independent, and safe media environment in line with international human rights standards and to improve the country’s media landscape.
As part of ARTICLE 19’s advocacy for press freedom, media independence, and the protection of journalists in Bangladesh, the organisation submitted key recommendations to the Bangladesh Media Reform Commission on 23 February 2025, highlighting necessary legal and policy reforms.
No more ‘Sycophancy’ for foreign loans, says BB Governor
Bangladesh’s balance of payments (BoP) has significantly improved, with a robust foreign savings position, eliminating the necessity of seeking foreign loans through “sycophancy,” Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur stated today (4 March 2025).
"We will not compromise. Our external financial position is now very strong," he asserted during a roundtable titled Path to Recovery for the Banking Sector, organised by The Business Standard at its office in the capital.
