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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Officially closed, but not to officials

How govt officials are allowed entry when Ramna Park is closed to public for certain hours

2y ago

Media Freedom Coalition concerned by cancellation of Dainik Dinkal's declaration

"A free press and free speech play a key role in a transparent democracy," the coalition said in a statement.

2y ago

Seminar on Yusuf Mohammad's Doha held in Ctg

In poetry, rhythm is more important than rhyme and many of Yusuf Mohammad's Dohas compel the reader to think deeply.

2y ago

Another SP sent into forced retirement

Another superintendent of police was sent into forced retirement yesterday.

2y ago

Dhaka Bar polls: BNP-backed panel to boycott today's voting

After the end of voting on the first day yesterday, the chief election commission declared that a total of 5,028 voters had cast their votes while the BNP-backed commissioners counted a total of 4,023 votes

2y ago

PM happy with airport underpass project: spokesperson

"This will reduce traffic jam and accidents," Hasina said

2y ago

Chattogram's PK Sen Bhaban residents at high risk

The building was recently visited by this correspondent, who found it to be in a fragile condition and left to rot and decay. The walls were faded, cracked, with chunks of plaster falling off.

2y ago

Why govt buying electricity from Adani Group at higher price?

The price of electricity that will be bought from the Adani Godda power plant will be Tk 24.10 per unit

2y ago

Bangladesh to require $30b in 5 years to implement power masterplan: Nasrul

A smart power and energy master plan are needed for a smart Bangladesh, said the state minister

2y ago

Vested quarter spreading disinformation about textbooks: Dipu Moni

A vested quarter is spreading disinformation and propaganda about textbooks to create confusion ahead of the national election getting no other issue, Education Minister Dipu Moni told parliament today.

2y ago