The interim government on Tuesday published the wealth statements of all the advisers, including Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, officials with equivalent ranks, and their spouses. The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard. The notification discloses the wealth of the concerned officials and their spouses for the period between 30 June 2024 to 30 June 2025, in accordance ...

Bangladesh has ranked 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries out of 182, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Among 182 countries surveyed, Bangladesh scored 24 out of 100, well below the global average score of 42. TIB released the information at a press conference at Transparency International Bangladesh office in Dhanmondi on Tuesday. In 2024, Bangladesh ranked ...

The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved separate proposals to procure a total of 55,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. The approvals were given at a meeting held at Cabinet Division conference room in Bangladesh Secretariat, with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed presiding. The committee approved a proposal from Ministry of Agriculture to import 25,000 metric tonnes of ...

Ingredients: * 1/2 kg Duck (cut into medium size pieces and marinate with salt and turmeric powder.) * 2 Green cardamom * 2 Cloves * A small piece of Cinnamon * 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds * 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds * 1 tsp Whole black pepper * 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder * 2 tsp Coriander powder * 10+2 Small/pearl onion ...

The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of a proposal for procuring some 5,38,65,000 Anti-TB drugs (4FDC) under the revenue budget to strengthen tuberculosis control efforts. The Health Services Division proposed the purchase of 5,38,65,000 units of Anti-TB Drug (4FDC) under Package No GR-2557 at a total cost of Taka 77.57 crore. M/S Reneta PLC has been ...

Craig Goodwin’s hopes of playing for Australia at another World Cup have suffered a blow after the 34-year-old winger suffered a groin strain that is expected to sideline him for up to 12 weeks. The rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia’s home friendlies against Cameroon in late March and Curacao in early April. Having been out of favour ...

A seven-member election observer team from Türkiye paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday. Chairperson of the Turkish–Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship Group Mehmet Akif Yilmaz led the delegation. The observer team is comprised of members of the Turkish Parliament. Principal Coordinator for SDG Lamiya Morshed and senior officials from the ...

An earthquake was felt in Sylhet on Tuesday afternoon, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The tremor occurred at 5:32 PM and measured 4.0 on Richter scale. In an official statement signed by Assistant Meteorologist Farzana Sultana, the department said the earthquake struck at exactly 5:32:32 PM. Its epicenter was located at Goainghat in Sylhet, approximately 214 kilometers from Dhaka Earthquake ...

Australian leaders on Tuesday urged calm and called on protests to remain peaceful after clashes between police and demonstrators opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia erupted in Sydney. Police said 27 people were arrested, including 10 for allegedly assaulting officers, after violence broke out on Monday evening when police moved in to clear thousands of protesters who had ...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will face no punitive measures for its decision to boycott the ongoing T20 World Cup. In a surprising gesture of reconciliation, the global governing body also revealed that Bangladesh will be awarded the hosting rights for a global tournament prior to the 2031 ODI World Cup. The decision ...