Evening Brief

US visa issue: Careful consideration is vital for the economy

The recent issues on the restrictions of the US visa should be considered and resolved carefully for the wellness of the economy of the country, said Professor Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow of the Center for Policy Research (CPD).

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CourtesyMomen: New US visa policy may help prevent money laundering

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday expressed optimism that the recently revised US visa policy may effectively reduce the atrocious practice of illegally transferring money from Bangladesh to the US.

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File photo: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefs reporters on the recent Bangladesh visit of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, at a press conference in Dhaka on August 7, 2022 Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

The winding path to justice in money laundering investigations

Government agencies tasked with money laundering prevention have long been struggling to recover laundered money due to a litany of bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of skilled lawyers. 

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Bangladesh, China interested in contributing to regional connectivity under BRI

Bangladesh and China have shown interest in contributing to regional connectivity in South and South East Asia under the auspices of the Belt and Road Initiative of China.

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CPD urges fuel price reduction to Tk10 per litre

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) asked why there is no change in fuel price in Bangladesh even though prices have come down in the international market. The think tank said fuel prices can be reduced by Tk10 per litre even if current prices are considered. 

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Fogger machine fumes: When mosquito eradication puts public health at risk

Thousands of people are affected by mosquito-borne diseases, mainly dengue, in Bangladesh every year. Experts have called for effective measures to contain the spread of the disease which turns fatal in many cases, especially when the patient is a child, with Dhaka being the hotspot of Aedes mosquitoes.

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File Photo: A city corporation employee spraying mosquito repellant using a fogging machine Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune

Quader: National elections will be free, fair just like GCC polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday assured that the upcoming national elections would be conducted in a free and fair manner, similar to the recently held Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) polls. 

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BNP man makes derogatory remarks on PM, son arrested in prior case

Police on Friday arrested three people, including the son of Noakhali BNP leader Abdur Rahman, who is accused of making derogatory remarks on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over a prior case. 

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Two arrested in Dhaka over gang rape of 10-year-old in Bogra

Two suspects linked to a gang rape of a 10-year-old schoolgirl in Nondigram upazila of Bogra have been arrested in Dhaka. 

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Delhi University removes Urdu poet Iqbal chapter from syllabus, sparks debate

The academic council of Delhi University passed a motion to eliminate a chapter on renowned Urdu poet Muhammad Iqbal from the political science syllabus, according to reports from the Press Trust of India (PTI).

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Iraq unveils ambitious Europe-Mideast road and rail project

Iraq on Saturday presented an ambitious plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub by developing its road and rail infrastructure, linking Europe with the Gulf and other Middle East countries.

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Dipu Moni: BNP previously came to power through backdoor

BNP previously assumed power through the backdoor, Education Minister Dipu Moni has said.

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File Photo: Education Minister Dipu Moni addresses a discussion at Dhaka University on Saturday, January 14, 2023 Focus Bangla