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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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PM inaugurates 103 development projects in Mymensingh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 103 development schemes to ensure overall development of Mymensingh division.

2y ago

Science lab explosion a massive accident: Fire Service DG

"So far, there has been no evidence of sabotage. Initially, we thought the accident may have been caused due to explosion from gas accumulated there," he said while talking to reporters after inaugurating Pallabi Fire Station in Mirpur DOHS today.

2y ago

Probe body submits report over torture at Islamic University

The body was formed by the university authorities on February 15, after a non-resident student was beaten up by a group of students allegedly led by two BCL leaders.

2y ago

PM unveils book on Bangabandhu

The book was written by former Chhatra League and Awami League leader late Duranta Biplob

2y ago

Step up vigilance against militancy, drugs: PM

"Our drive against militancy, terrorism, drugs and corruption will continue. All of you must remain cautious regarding this matter," she said

2y ago

Narsingdi upazila chairman shot at home

Local Awami League leaders and activists blocked Shibpur college gate bus stand on Dhaka-Itakhola-Monohardi regional highway by setting fire to tyres to protest the incident

2y ago

PM opens 43 development schemes in Gopalganj

She opened the projects after unveiling a plaque by pressing a button at a grand public rally organised by Kotalipara Upazila AL on Talimpur Telihati High School ground

2y ago

14th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage observed

Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009

2y ago

AL-backed panel sweeps Dhaka Bar Association polls

Mizanur Rahman Mamun was elected president with 7,883 votes. His "Blue Panel" opponent Khorshed Miah Alam got 1,035 votes

2y ago

Death row convict dies at DMCH

Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009

2y ago