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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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Senior asst secy of commerce ministry dies of dengue

SM Nazia Sultana, senior assistant secretary of the commerce ministry (World Trade Organization wing), died of dengue infection at a hospital in Dhaka today

1y ago

Not getting EC registration: Gono Odhikar Parishad blocks Bangla Motor for 1 hour

Protesting the Election Commission's decision to not give registration to the party, a faction took up position after police obstructed their march towards the EC office.

1y ago

Shakib urges parents, communities to protect children from drowning

Teach children to swim once they turn six, he advises

1y ago

Italy keen to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh

Italy has expressed interest in hiring more manpower from Bangladesh, particularly for its hospitality and agriculture sectors

1y ago

PM offers Nepal use of Payra port

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered Nepal the use of its newly constructed Payra port during a meeting with her Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal

1y ago

All countries including Bangladesh should have free, fair elections: US

The United States has reiterated that they support everyone's right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society

1y ago

Bangladesh-Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Room opened at FAO headquarters

The Bangladesh-Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Room was inaugurated yesterday at the Headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome

1y ago

9th Wage Board: SC to hear state’s leave to appeal on Aug 28

The Supreme Court today fixed August 28 for hearing a leave to appeal petition filed by the state challenging the High Court verdict declaring the cabinet committee’s recommendations in the 9th Wage Board illegal

1y ago

AL rescheduled JL rally for conflict: Fakhrul

BNP’s secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the ruling Awami League is trying to create a confrontational situation by rescheduling their rally on the same day as BNP’s “mega rally”.

1y ago

Need to diversify education system to build Smart Bangladesh, PM tells educators

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underlined the need for diversifying the education system to transform the country into Smart Bangladesh by 2041

1y ago