A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Thursday (1 August), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Govt bans Jamaat-Shibir under Anti-Terrorism Act
The government today (1 August) banned all political activities of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its various wings, including Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir under the Anti-Terrorism Act-2009.
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6 coordinators of quota reform protests released after 6 days
The six coordinators of the quota reform movement, who were taken into custody by the Detective Branch of police on 27 July, have been released today.
Seven-days port demurrage waiver on all types of imported goods
The shipping ministry has waived port demurrage of seven days on all types of imported goods stuck at Chattogram port.
Iran to hold funeral for Hamas chief Haniyeh
Iran was set to hold funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel.
UN experts are welcome to probe every incident of quota violence: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (1 August) said the United Nations and any country can send their experts for the proper investigation of every incident of the recent violence related to the quota reform movement.
