Morning Brief

BNP leaders claim Awami League now enemy of Bangladesh

Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on Friday claimed that the Awami League has become the people's enemy, criticizing its misuse of public funds and attacks on opposition leaders through the police force.

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BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury addresses a gathering of the party ahead of a rally in Dhaka on Friday, August 25, 2023. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Quader: Why is BNP leading mourning processions?

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is unknowingly leading a mourning procession.

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File Image of Obaidul Quader. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

CID seeks information on MTFE scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has asked for information on individuals involved with the online scam by Metaverse Foreign Exchange Group Incorporated (MTFE) that recently ceased its operation after siphoning off at least Tk20,000 crore from Bangladeshi investors using cryptocurrency.

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Logo of MLM company MTFE. Photo: Collected

Teesta's water level crosses danger mark, triggers flooding in Lalmonirhat

Amidst onrush of water from the upstream and incessant heavy rainfall, the Teesta River is experiencing a significant surge in water flow, leading to flooding in the lower regions of Lalmonirhat.

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File image of Teesta Barrage. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

What is keeping ilish price high?

Ilish production in the country has increased considerably over the past few years, but the “King of Fish” remains too expensive for most people.

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File image of ilish. Photo: Mahmud Hossain Opu/ Dhaka Tribune