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ICT case: Charges against Hasina to be pressed today

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to press formal charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina today in a case filed over crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising.

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Update-1 / Yunus sits with advisers following Ecnec meeting

The chief adviser is presiding over the meeting that began at 11:00am

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2 women assaulted in Munshiganj: Accused placed on 2-day remand

According to case documents, during a stopover at the Munshiganj terminal on Friday, two young women were assaulted publicly onboard the stationary MV Captain

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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

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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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Quota protest: Students block Science Lab intersection

Hundreds of students of Dhaka College and nearby institutions blocked the road in the capital's Science Lab area, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs

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Hasina accorded ceremonial reception at India’s Rashtrapati Bhavan

She also pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi’s Raj Ghat

1y ago

'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' found in Bangladesh

'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' has been found in Bangladesh for the first time

1y ago

Motorcycles, easy bikes major causes of road accidents: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said motorcycles and easy bikes are causing the highest number of road accidents across the country

1y ago

Banks reopen after Eid with new office timing

Banks in Bangladesh reopened with a new office timing today after the Eid-ul-Azha holidays

1y ago

Eid-ul-Azha's main Jamaat held at National Eidgah

With the participation of people from all strata of the society, the main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha has been held at the National Eidgah in the capital

1y ago

Main Eid congregation at Jatiya Eidgah at 7:30am

The main Eid Jamaat will be held at the Jatiya Eidgah adjacent to the High Court at 7:30am tomorrow

1y ago

Tree Plantation: DNCC to collect cow dung from cattle markets

Dhaka North City Corporation will collect cow dung from the Eid cattle markets this year, as in previous years, to support its tree planting programme..Speaking at a meeting at the corporation office yesterday, DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam said, “We have already started an extensive tree planti

1y ago

Bangladeshi businessman to sue Singapore surgeon after procedure that left him ‘paralysed’

A Bangladeshi businessman who went to Singapore to be treated at Gleneagles Hospital for a spinal condition allegedly became paralysed after a procedure and is going to sue his neurosurgeon for the damages

1y ago

Gazipur factory workers stage demo demanding wage arrears

Several hundred workers from National Chemicals Manufacturing Company Limited are staging demonstrations in front of the factory in Gazipur city's Barabari area since 8:00am today demanding wage arrears for five months

1y ago