Bangladesh

Bangladesh

RU to suspend teacher Mustak Ahmed over sexual harassment, other allegations

He will also not be allowed to work at any other institution or engage in part-time teaching

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AL leader Gazi Mozammel Hossain arrested in Netrokona

According to police, he is an accused in two cases filed under the explosive substances act

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BR test runs passenger train on new Jamuna railway bridge

The longest dedicated railway bridge of the country will be inaugurated formally on March 18

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BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap

Today, rallies will be held in Lalmonirhat, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj

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Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

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Indian arrested with 18 gold bars

Border Guard Bangladesh arrested an Indian national along with 18 gold bars at the Mujibnagar border in Meherpur yesterday.

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Countrywide gas supply to be disrupted for 72 hours from tomorrow

People across the country will experience low pressure of gas due to suspension of LNG station operation

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Priyanka leads Congress demo against alleged torture on minorities in Bangladesh

MPs staged a protest in parliament demanding justice

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No approach roads; Barguna villagers climb wooden ladders to cross bridge

The main structure of a Tk 84.90-lakh bridge was built over the Nidra canal in Barguna's Taltali upazila a year ago, but no approach roads have yet been constructed on either side of it

1y ago

No image crisis of police force due to US visa restrictions: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said the force will not face any image crisis due to the US’s visa policy.

1y ago

World Tourism Day: Kuakata hotels offering 50% discount ahead of 3-day holiday

Hotels and motels of Kuakata, one of the country's top tourist attractions located in Patuakhali, are offering a 50 percent discount marking World Tourism Day on September 27

1y ago

Gazipur RMG factory announces indefinite closure after workers' protest

Authorities of a garment factory in Gazipur's Gachha area have announced an indefinite closure following workers' protest demanding arrears

1y ago

'I lost a faithful political companion'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Principal Motiur Rahman, a valiant freedom fighter, former member of Awami League central working committee and former religious affairs minister.

1y ago

India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy

1y ago

Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9:00am today

1y ago

Tk 5.78cr found in 8 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque

Twenty-three bags of money, amounting to over Tk 5.78 crore, were found in eight donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque

1y ago

People horrified at the return of BNP’s arson violence: PM

"You know their character. They are terrorists. You saw the arson violence even yesterday. They burnt a number of buses"

1y ago

Oath-taking of 290 MPs: Appellate Division adjourns hearing on appeal till Sunday

The Supreme Court today adjourned till Sunday the hearing of a four-year-old appeal that challenged the legality of taking oath by 290 lawmakers of the Awami League (AL)-led grand alliance

1y ago