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News Analysis: Justice Khairul's dubious distinction
Justice ABM Khairul Haque has become the lone former chief justice who has strongly criticised a Supreme Court verdict to defend the
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When all major infrastructure projects are facing delays and cost escalation, the venture to build three new bridges on the Shitalakkhya, Meghna and Gumti rivers is making good progress. All of them are expected to be completed by the December 2018 deadline, and setting an example, will cost less than what was estimated in the development project proforma (DPP).
Narayanganj 7-murder: HC gives death to 15, life to 11
The High Court upholds death for 15 convicts while commuting the penalty of 11 others – all of whom were sentenced to death by lower court in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Coming down heavily on the chief justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.
Legendary film star Razzak passes away
Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
Ericsson staff demo in Dhaka protesting lay off
Ericsson employees in Dhaka demonstrate at their office premises protesting laying off of 50 employees, what the company says are in line with company policy.
2 schoolgirls 'gang-raped'
Six youths have allegedly gang-raped two schoolgirls in Sujanagar of Pabna and then uploaded the footage of them committing the crime on Facebook.
Moon Ride on the cards
Excessive rains and flooding twice in just four months have left most of the roads in a miserable state, which could make people's journey home for Eid-ul-Azha a nightmare. If rain continues and the flood situation doesn't improve shortly, the road networks will be further damaged, compounding woes of travellers. Many roads are currently under floodwater.
Girl ‘commits suicide’ after being 'raped', forced to marry underage boy
A 19-year-old girl allegedly commits suicide after she was reportedly 'raped' and forced to marry a 16-year-old boy in Old Dhaka, family alleges.
Accused bragged police can't touch them
The two university students repeatedly begged the rapists to let them go. At one stage, the girls warned that they would go to police, but the men bragged about their money and influence and said police would not touch them.
Dale asks, Fizz answers
South Africa pace maestro Dale Steyn wonders what has happened to Mustafizur Rahman, and the Bangladesh pacer comes up with a prompt reply
Univ girls 'raped after birthday party at hotel'
A private university student yesterday filed a case alleging that she and one of her friends were raped by two youths in a posh hotel in the capital's Banani area over a month ago.
PM enjoys beauty of Cox’s Bazar beach
It is not a photo you see every day! Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is seen walking along the sea shore barefoot in Inani of Cox’s Bazar.
Bangladesh single biggest country of origin for refugees as new route to Europe emerges
Syrians have so far made up the largest group of migrants attempting the difficult journey across the Mediterranean Sea, followed by Afghans, Iraqis, Eritreans and sub-Saharan Africans. However, migrants from Bangladesh are now arriving in huge numbers on the European shores, reports The Independent.
PM warns against "yaba smugglers" in Cox's Bazar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issues a strong warning against trading of contraband "yaba tablets" in Cox's Bazar saying drug peddlers would be dealt with severely as they also earned a bad name for this southeastern sea resort district.
Mehedi, Imrul star in 134-run win
Imrul Kayes hits 92 and Mehedi Hasan stars with bat and ball as Bangladesh come out victorious in their second warm-up game on the tour of England and Ireland with a 134-run win over Sussex XI
Rampal plant will cause premature deaths of 6,000 people: Greenpeace report
Around 6,000 people will be the victims of premature deaths and 24,000 babies will be born underweight if the coal-fired thermal power plant project is implemented in Rampal, says a study report.
Teenager ‘gang-raped’ in Dhaka
A 15-year-old girl is allegedly gang-raped inside a school in Jurain area of Dhaka.