Indo-Bangla high-level meet in Dec
Bangladesh and India’s first high-level official meeting since the fall of the Awami League government is scheduled for December in Dhaka.
Graduation ceremony of trainee ASPs, SIs postponed again
The graduation ceremonies for apprentice assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) and trainee sub-inspectors (SIs) at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi, have been postponed again.
Polls delay will deepen crisis
Leaders of BNP’s highest decision-making platform yesterday expressed frustration over the chief adviser’s failure to outline a definitive election roadmap during his recent address to the nation.
Suspended for exchanging greetings!
A staffer of the Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka was suspended yesterday on the allegation that he talked to former food minister Qamrul Islam on the premises of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s (CMM) Court of Dhaka.
Star Interview / Political party consensus will determine speed of reforms, election
Prof Yunus says in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam
Section 144 imposed in B'baria over 2 BNP counter programmes
The Bancharampur upazila administration has imposed Section 144 as two factions of the BNP announced counter programmes at the same location and time today in Brahmanbaria..Bancharampur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Abul Monsur issued the order yesterday, he confirmed to The Daily Star
Case filed over Robidas murder
A case was filed on Monday night over the death of Ridoy Robidas, a barber, in Mymensingh three days into the incident
Abu Sayed murder / Ex-BRU proctor held in Rangpur
Police Bureau of Investigation yesterday arrested Shariful Islam, the former proctor of Begum Rokeya University in connection with the murder of Abu Sayed, who was shot dead during the quota reform movement in Rangpur on July 16.
22 children among 31 trafficking victims rescued
A total of 31 trafficking victims, including 22 children, were rescued from the hilly area of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar on Monday by Rab-15.
Eembassy in US / Golam Mortoza appointed as press minister
Editor of Daily Star Bangla, Golam Mortoza, has been appointed as the press minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in the US with the status of secretary.
Titumir College: Students call off protests after govt assurance
Students at Government Titumir College suspended their protests yesterday after the government promised to form a committee within seven working days to assess the feasibility of upgrading the college to a university.
Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects
The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.
Revocation of accreditation cards worries Noab
The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) yesterday expressed grave concern at the government’s decision to cancel accreditation cards of over one hundred journalists.
ICT can recommend action against political parties
The law ministry has prepared a draft to amend the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, empowering the court to recommend measures against political parties that have committed crimes against humanity.
4 killed as bus, pickup collide
Four people were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a pickup truck in Tangail’s Madhupur upazila early yesterday.
BNP will form ‘national govt’ if voted to power
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party, if voted to power, will form a “national government” with participation from all parties that supported them throughout.
Gold worth Tk 6cr seized
Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Monday afternoon detained two smugglers and seized 46 gold bars worth around Tk 5.91 crore from their possession near the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah .
Ensure rights, freedom of thought in new Bangladesh
Speakers at an event yesterday aspired for a “New Bangladesh,” characterised by freedom of thought, freedom of religion, respect for human rights, rule of law, and accountability.
121 children killed during July uprising
At least 121 children were shot dead by law enforcement and other agencies during the July-August uprising, according to a report by the Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh published yesterday.
‘Where is Milon?’
Muniruzzaman Milon, 31, a garments worker, went out to join a victory rally in front of Ashulia Police Station on August 5, to celebrate the ouster of the Awami League government following the student-led mass uprising.
Financial woes force Khasi people to scrap festival
The Khasi Social Council has announced the cancellation of this year’s annual Khasi Seng Kutsnem programme, citing an ongoing economic crisis that has gripped the community.