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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56 journos tortured, harassed, sued in last 3 months: ASK report

At least 56 journalists from different media outlets have been tortured, harassed, threatened or sued across the country in the last three months, according to a report released today by rights body Ain o Salish Kendra.

2y ago

Bloomberg lauds Bangladesh PM for reforms to maintain economic stability

Bloomberg news agency has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her “timely reform steps” to negate impacts of the worldwide economic crisis in Bangladesh and predicted that the initiatives will lead to her government being elected for the fourth straight term in next general elections.

2y ago

Clearly an act of intimidation: RSF on arrest of Shams

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called for the immediate release of Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams, who was arrested early Wednesday after being sued in a Digital Security Act case while his newspaper’s editor himself faces the same charges

2y ago

Fire at scrap material shop in Dhaka's Bhatara under control

Four firefighting brought the blaze under control around 3:45pm

2y ago

Diaz murder: PBI ordered for further investigation

A court in Chattogram today ordered Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate the murder case of Chhatra League central leader Diaz Irfan Chowdhury, after the CID had earlier submitted a final report.

2y ago

Metro rail to operate from 8am to 2pm from April 5

Metro rail will operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm from April 5. Currently the Metro rail services are available from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

2y ago

Sultana's death in Rab custody: DSA misused in her case, says law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the Digital Security Act (DSA) was misused in case of detaining Sultana Jasmine of Naogaon, who died in Rab custody on March 24.

2y ago

MFC in Bangladesh concerned by 'intimidation of journos'

The Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh said it was concerned by the recent reports of "violence against and intimidation of journalists".

2y ago

Prothom Alo reporter Shams sent to Dhaka court

He was shown arrested in a case filed with Ramna Police Station under the Digital Security Act after earlier being sued in another DSA case with Tejgaon Police Station

2y ago

Not aware of Prothom Alo reporter being picked up: Obaidul Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader this afternoon said he was not aware that Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams had been picked up.

2y ago