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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Inflation rises to 9.89% in May

Inflation increased to 9.89 percent in May driven by higher food prices, figures from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics showed today

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MP Azim murder: Arrest warrant issued against Siam

A Dhaka court today issued an arrest warrant against Siam Hossain, a suspect in the murder of Jhenaidah-4 MP Anwarul Azim Anar, said an official of the court

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Bangladesh's development comes first: PM

Sheikh Hasina says her government will work with supportive countries irrespective of their role in conflicts

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Boat capsize in Mediterranean: Bodies of eight Bangladeshis reach Dhaka

The bodies of eight Bangladeshis, who died in a boat capsize in the Mediterranean Sea, reached Dhaka today

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DSCC dismantling makeshift shops at Bangabazar

Dhaka South City Corporation has been dismantling makeshift shops at the site of Bangabazar Shopping Complex

1y ago

Dhaka’s air 4th most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka's air continues to be 'unhealthy' as it ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality today

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Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

1y ago

2-month ban on fishing in Padma-Meghna sanctuary from March 1

A two-month-long ban on all kinds of fishing, including jatka (hilsa fry) fishing, in the 70-km Padma-Meghna sanctuary area will come into effect on March 1, impacting 43,000 registered fishermen in Chandpur

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Dhaka air world’s worst this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

1y ago

MPs elected to reserved women's seats to take oath this afternoon

The lawmakers elected to reserved women's seats will take their oaths this afternoon

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