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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

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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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Cyclone Michaung: Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2

Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area

1y ago

Promotion of 6 officials: IG prison, home secy apologises for violating SC order

Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent

1y ago

'Explain why Jubo Dal leader's treatment in bar fetter isn't illegal'

The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital

1y ago

Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

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

1y ago

President seeks NDC, AFWC graduates' contribution to nat'l development

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development

1y ago

Cyclone Midhili: Ctg port’s operations resume

The Chattogram Port Authority resumed its full operations today after hours of suspension due to inclement weather triggered by cyclone Midhili

1y ago

RMG workers’ demo: Police use tear gas shells, water cannons to disperse protesters

Police fired tear gas shells and used water cannons in Ashulia this morning to disperse garment workers after they blocked roads demanding an increase in wages

1y ago

PM to brief media on UNGA session tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow afternoon on her recent visit to the US to join the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

1y ago

Teesta recedes in Lalmonirhat, flowing above danger level in Kurigram

Water level of the Teesta river in Lalmonirhat receded, but the river was still flowing above danger level in Kurigram this morning

1y ago

PM leaves London for home

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today left London for home after wrapping up her 16-day official visit to the US and the UK

1y ago