Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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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Rain likely in Dhaka on Eid day

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted an increase in rainfall in the northeastern and northwestern parts of the country on the day of Eid-ul-Azha and the day after

1y ago

BMD forecasts light to moderate rains across the country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers in all eight divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today

1y ago

Rain likely in Dhaka, 4 other divisions: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions over 24 hours, starting at 9:00am today

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

Bangladesh's development comes first: PM

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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