80% of expatriate workers’ problems originate at home: foreign adviser

"We have to start from Dhaka to minimise the problems"

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One arrested over Eid-day murder in N'ganj

The prime accused in the case is still on the run

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2 killed in Chuadanga road accident

Legal proceedings are being taken, police said.

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Woman robbed in Shewrapara, one suspected mugger arrested

Some of the looted items were recovered, police said.

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Body of man shot dead by BSF at Lalmonirhat border returned

The young man was identified as Hasibul Alam, 24

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Polytechnic students to stage demo after Juma prayers

Students of all polytechnic institutes across the country will stage a protest march after Juma prayers today.

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Four killed in Habiganj truck-pickup collision

Five others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to Habiganj District Sadar Hospital for treatment.

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Concrete measures needed by July 9 to resolve US tariff issue: US envoys

This was conveyed by the US delegation yesterday.

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Suspended cop sues 18 over 2022 ‘teep’ row

Tejgaon College teacher Lata Samaddar, noted actor Suborna Mustafa and 16 others have been sued for defamation in connection with a 2022 incident involving a police constable who allegedly harassed Samaddar over wearing a teep.

I’m being denied justice

Model Meghna Alam yesterday told a Dhaka court that she was sent to jail without trial.

Polytechnic students vow to continue protests

The meeting began around 12:00pm at the Secretariat, where Rehana Yasmin, additional secretary (technical wing) of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, met an 18-member delegation from Karigori Chhatro Andolon, Bangladesh.

Two held over the rape of a woman in Patuakhali

The accused are Harun-or-Rashid, 38, and Mahabul Gazi, 35, residents of Dashmina upazila

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Govt to form committee to probe financial crimes: Rizwana

A task force formed by the interim government froze Tk 17,000 crore worth shares and Tk 4,000 crore held in banks

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Weaving bird nests, weaving hope

In an attempt to move the wheel of fortune for his poor family, Jahidul Islam, 27, a resident of Nalma village under Tangail's Ghatail upazila, had migrated to Saudi Arabia as a worker. However, his pursuit ended with a disappointment, and he had to return empty-handed after spending three years in the KSA

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Gridline woes delay Rooppur Power Plant launch

The issue was highlighted during an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection in March

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Man jailed for obscene behaviour near school in Brahmanbaria

The man was sentenced to six months of simple imprisonment along with a fine of Tk 100

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JnU student bodies demand student council election roadmap in 3 days

The demands were placed during a joint press conference held at 12:30pm

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Teacher sent to Panchagarh jail over alleged rape attempt

The accused was brought to the Deputy Commissioner's office after a beating

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Chief justice reconstitutes jurisdictions of 48 HC benches

Two separate benches of the Appellate Division will carry out judicial proceedings

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Yunus calls for stronger ties with Pakistan

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch called on him at the state guest house Jamuna today

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Bangladesh demands $4.52 billion in financial claims from Pakistan

"We raised the historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology," says foreign secy

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