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

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

List of Razakars, Al Badar may take six more months

It may take another six months to publish the full list of war-time collaborators, Razakars and Al-Badar, as the responsible sub-committee is yet to complete the task..“We’re cautious to ensure there are no mistakes,” said Kazi Firoz Rashid, Jatiya Party lawmaker, who is one of the members

2y ago

Revelling in the pride of the red and green

The country woke up today to the bright glow of victory. Patriotic fervour gripped the nation as it celebrated its 52nd Victory Day. People of all ages celebrated the occasion by donning the national colours and going to the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar to pay tribute to the martyrs who made victory over the Pakistan occupation forces in 1971 possible.

2y ago

‘I am innocent, why is my bail being delayed?’

She was arrested by Rampura police on November 10 in a case filed over the death of Buet student Fardin Noor Parash. On Wednesday, DB said they found that Bushra was not involved in his death.

2y ago

Fardin’s death: DB, Rab gave full details after thorough analysis

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said the detectives and Rab members came up with full details about the death of Buet student Fardin Noor Parash after analysing all the issues related to it.

2y ago

87% Bangladeshi women harassed at least once; public transport riskiest: Survey

An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.

2y ago

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina placed wreaths at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in homage to the great leader to mark the National Mourning Day.

2y ago

UN rights chief’s visit: Bangladesh rejects "politicisation of human rights agenda"

The government of Bangladesh has strongly rejected what it says some visible "politically motivated efforts" of some corners to mislead the people by showcasing the upcoming visit of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet as an occasion to "put undue pressure" on the government.

2y ago

Demanding pay hike, tea workers go on work abstention

Workers of 241 tea gardens across the country enforced a work abstention today, demanding increase of their daily wage – Tk 300 from Tk 120.

2y ago

Devote yourselves for the interest of people: PM to public servants

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 23, 2022) asked the public servants to devote themselves to the welfare of the people who pay taxes for their salaries, comforts and luxuries.

2y ago

Hindu community celebrating Kumari Puja

Hindu devotees are celebrating Kumari Puja amid religious fervour and festivity across the country today.

3y ago