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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

1m ago

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

2m ago

BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap

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

2m ago

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

4m ago

Priyanka leads Congress demo against alleged torture on minorities in Bangladesh

MPs staged a protest in parliament demanding justice

4m ago

Digitalise land management system for hassle-free services: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked authorities concerned to digitalise the land management system to put an end to the social and family issues regarding ownership of land and ensure hassle-free services

2y ago

Nur-e-Alam’s contribution in building Bangladesh will be remembered: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock at the death of Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the organisers of the Liberation War, former Chhatra League president and also former lawmaker from Jhenidah-2 constituency

2y ago

Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui passes away

Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the key organisers of the Liberation War in 1971 and a former lawmaker, has passed away at the age of 82.

2y ago

10 days turn into interminable wait for some RS khatiyan applicants

An applicant is supposed to get a khatiyan and mouza map in 10 days after submitting the application. In the applicant's dashboard at eporcha.gov.bd, it is seen that Nasrin was supposed to get her khatiyan on May 18, 2022 but her application was still on the waiting list.

2y ago

AG's office to submit documents on Sultana’s death before HC at 2pm

The medical certificate issued by Rajshahi Medical College Hospital mentioned "irreversible Cardio-respiratory failure due to intra-cerebral haemorrhage" as the cause of her death, a source at the AG office said

2y ago

Who's to blame for the dire state of Kutubkhali canal in Jatrabari?

At first glance, the Kutubkhali canal resembles a garbage-filled drain. The water is pitch black. The scene will make you want to avert your gaze. And if you dare get closer, the stench will force you to pinch your nose shut.

2y ago

Perform umrah only once during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to perform umrah only once during Ramadan to reduce overcrowding

2y ago

Public hospital doctors to see patients after office hours from March 30

The government will arrange chambers for public hospital physicians to serve patients after office hours at their workplace premises from March 30, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said.

2y ago

Fugitive killers of Bangabandhu will be brought back soon: home minister

Fugitive killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be brought back to Bangladesh soon, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today

2y ago

PM unveils commemorative postage stamp on Independence Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released commemorative postage stamp marking the Independence Day.

2y ago