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The government today released a documentary titled “Trial of July Massacre” depicting the killings carried out by the then fascist Awami League government during the 2024 July Uprising. Chief Adviser’s Press Wing released the 21:59 minute documentary this evening with a message “Bangladesh is united in ensuring justice for one of the most heinous killings in world history”. The documentary was made under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the press wing said.

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today distributed awards among the top performers of Bangladesh Television’s (BTV) ‘Notun Kuri’ competition 2025. Two top performers under ‘Ka’ and ‘Kha’ groups received a crest and a cheque for Taka three lakh each from the Chief Adviser at a function at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) here at 10:00am. The champions are- Preyosi Chakrabarty (Ka) of Tangail district and Shuvo Mita Talukder (Kha) of Sunamganj district. Under the initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the state-run BTV arranged the iconic children’s talent hunt programme ‘Notun Kuri’ 2025 where…

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The Bangladesh High Commission in London has showcased the country’s rich cultural heritage at the Commonwealth Fair held at Kensington Town Hall marking the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Countries League (CCL) and celebrating all 56 member nations. The Bangladesh pavilion at the fair held on Saturday drew wide attention with its display of exquisite handcrafted jute and textile products, leather goods, and beautiful pearls, reflecting the nation’s vibrant craft traditions and cultural identity, according to a message received here today. Visitors also enjoyed a taste of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine at the fair, which brought together representatives from across the…

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Bangladesh and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have welcomed a fresh rice donation from South Korea to support the Rohingya response, reaffirming Seoul’s continued solidarity with Bangladesh in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The handover ceremony was held at WFP’s Alongkar Warehouse in Chattogram on Tuesday, attended by Disaster Management and Relief Secretarey Md. Mostafizur Rahman, South Korean Ambassador Young Sik Park and WFP Country Director Dom Scalpelli, said a press release here today. The event also paid tribute to Korean farmers whose hard work made such contributions possible, coinciding with Korea’s Farmers’ Day. This is the second…

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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul today hoped that the Legal Aid Services (Second Amendment) Ordinance and other reform initiatives of the ministry will reduce the overall pressure of cases across the country to a large extent. He said this while presiding over a views-exchange meeting on the draft proposal of the Legal Aid Services (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 at the seminar hall of the Judicial Administration Training Institute in the capital. Dr. Asif Nazrul said, “The first reform we introduced is that, Legal Aid is now operating effectively. As a result, case disposal has increased at…

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for enhancing the quality and inclusivity of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) as part of a long-term vision to engage the nation’s youth in leadership, discipline, and national development. The Chief Adviser made the remarks after witnessing a presentation titled “National Transformation Through BNCC” by BNCC Director General Brigadier General Abu Sayed Al Masud at the State Guest House Jamuna here today, said a press release of the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this afternoon. National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and…

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Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has urged everyone to inform law enforcement agencies about anyone suspected of carrying out sabotage. The adviser made the call while briefing reporters after the meeting of the Advisory Council on law and order at the Home Ministry, Bangladesh Secretariat, today. He said that law and order agencies are taking strict measures to prevent any form of anarchy in the country. “The law enforcement agencies are in a strong position, so the situation will remain normal,” he said, adding that there is no reason to fear any untoward incident on November…

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Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain today dismissed Indian media reports claiming that Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed plotted attacks in India using Bangladeshi soil, terming the allegation baseless and unbelievable. Responding to questions from journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this evening, Touhid briefly commented that there is no reason to believe such reports, published by Indian media outlets. “Whatever happens, the media will try to put the blame on us,” he said. “But there is no reason to believe this. No sensible person would believe it.” Meanwhile, Bangladesh mission in New Delhi has expressed deep condolence over…

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The ACC today submitted charge sheet against former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed for acquiring huge illegal wealth, suppressing information of wealth and money laundering. Assistant Director (AD) of the Public Relations Department of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Md Tanzir Ahmed disclosed the information to the journalists. The case was lodged against him with the Integrated District Office of Dhaka-1 on December 15 last year. The ACC during its investigation found declared moveable assets and properties of Benazir Ahmed worth about Taka 6,45,37,365 and immoveable properties worth about Taka 5,74,89,966 in his wealth statement. But, the investigators…

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