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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

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

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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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Sust BCL activist beaten up for protesting ‘harassment’ of female student

The victim, Fardin Ahmed, a fourth-year student of business administration department, was undergoing treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital after he was admitted there last night

2y ago

Bangladesh to be first in Asia to receive loan from IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Fund

Bangladesh is going to be the first country in Asia to receive a loan from International Monetary Fund's Resilience and Sustainability Fund.

2y ago

Dhaka once again tops list of cities with most polluted air

Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with worst air quality. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 251 at 8:53am today, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with worst air.

2y ago

People of all faiths have equal rights in Bangladesh: PM

The government has been working for the welfare of the people of all religious faiths in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today.

2y ago

Abide by the law during political programmes: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the country’s law and order situation is good and the police force is working with patriotism and bravery to maintain that situation.

2y ago

99 days and counting, Pritom still in jail

It has been 99 days and counting that Pritom Das, a political activist, has been in the jail without committing a murder, rape, or any major crime like forgery, said his friends and colleagues yesterday at a human chain demanding his immediate release.

2y ago

Memorial for fallen Indian soldiers yet to be completed

The government, with an aim to uphold the martyred Indian soldiers' contribution to the cause of Bangladesh's liberation as part of Bangladesh-India allied force, decided to construct a memorial in July 2017.

2y ago

Chuadanga records lowest temperature in Bangladesh for 3rd consecutive day

The lowest temperature in the country this morning was recorded at 9.3 degree Celsius in Chuadanga. The northern district has been recording the lowest temperature for three days in a row.

2y ago

Victory arrived a day later in Khulna

One day after the rest of the country, Khulna was freed on December 17, 1971.

2y ago

Country's lowest temperature recorded in Chuadanga, mercury may fall further

The winter winds are here and some parts of the country today experienced mild cold waves with the lowest temperature of 9.5 degree Celsius recorded in Chuadanga. .In Dhaka, the mercury dipped to 17.1 degree Celsius, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). .Tempe

2y ago