Evening Brief

Pakistan should formally apologize for 1971 atrocities, Dhaka tells Islamabad

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said Bangladesh wants Pakistan to “seek apology publicly with a formal announcement” for the atrocities perpetrated against unarmed Bangalees in 1971.

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First half of FY23 saw more withdrawals than investments

The demand on money withdrawal has increased significantly  in the first half (H1) of the current fiscal year as compared to new savings certificates investments.

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FM Momen: Bangladesh likely to get back money borrowed by Sri Lanka

Bangladesh is expected to get back the money borrowed by Sri Lanka by September this year as the country's economic situation is improving.

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Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Nasrul: Bangladesh will start importing power from Adani Group in March

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said that the electricity under the agreement with India's Adani's power will come into Bangladesh in the first week of March.

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Zero line Rohingyas being transferred to Ukhiya

Rohingyas, whose houses burnt down at the zero line camp during a shootout at the Myanmar side of the Ghumdhum-Tumbru border on January 18, are being taken to Cox's Bazar Ukhiya upazila on Sunday. 

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Bangla Tribune

Free wheelchair service launched at book fair for people with disabilities

Switch Bangladesh Foundation is providing free wheelchair services at the Amar Ekushey book fair at the capital's Bangla Academy premises.

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Switch Bangladesh Foundation is providing free wheelchair services at the Amar Ekushey book fair Bangla Tribune

Quader: BNP's movement sinking in the tide of govt's development

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the target of BNP's movement is failing for lack of people's involvement, while its movement is sinking in the tide of the government's development.

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File Photo of Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Focus Bangla

High Court clears way for GM Quader to perform party activities

The High Court has suspended a lower court's restraining order against GM Quader to perform his activities as chairman of the Jatiya Party as per party's constitution. 

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File photo of Jatiya Party acting chairman GM Quader Collected

Writ filed seeking directions to remove posters from flyovers

A writ petition was filed in the High Court seeking directions to remove various advertisement writings and posters from the walls of all flyovers in Dhaka.

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File photo of a flyover in Dhaka Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Hero Alom challenges Obaidul Quader for election

Popular YouTuber Hero Alom has challenged Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader to compete with him in Bogra-4 constituency.

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Hero Alom submits a written application demanding the re-counting of the by-election votes Dhaka Tribune

Pakistan ex-president Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has died aged 79 after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai, Pakistani local media reported on Sunday.

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Pakistan's former president, Pervez Musharraf, addresses his supporters after his arrival from Dubai at Jinnah International airport in Karachi March 24, 2013 Reuters

The City RS is Honda's best subcompact offering

Due to its affordable pricing, the subcompact sedan category is one of the most popular car segments in Southeast Asia. 

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