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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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Disappearance of Abu Taw Haa: wife demands safe return of Islamic preacher

As young Islamic preacher Abu Taw Haa Muhammad Adnan along with three others remain missing for six days, his wife today urged the authorities to take steps for their immediate safe return.

3y ago

Law to secure journalists’ jobs at final stage of approval: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament that journalists of both print and electronic media face uncertainty regarding their jobs, which is a threat for free media.

3y ago

Parliament passes daycare centre bill to support working parents

Child Daycare Centre Bill 2021 was passed in Parliament today in a bid to support working parents as the number of nuclear families is increasing day by day.

3y ago

Reopening educational institutions: Police bar procession of left-leaning students near education ministry

Police today barred a procession brought out by left-leaning student organisations -- demanding reopening of all educational institutions -- in front of the education ministry.

3y ago

3 killed in two road accidents in Gazipur

Three, including a garment factory worker, were killed in two separate road accidents in Gazipur.

3y ago

BGMEA urges Switzerland for extension of duty-free access

The garment makers' platform today urged Switzerland to extend duty-free access to Bangladeshi apparels for 10 years under the Everything but Arms scheme to ensure smooth transition of Bangladesh to a developing country

3y ago

UK aid cuts like a punch in the gut, says Brac

UK government’s funding cuts to the world’s largest international non-governmental organisation Brac is like a “gut punch” after a successful 10-year £450m partnership, according to a director of the NGO, reports Guardian.

3y ago

South Korea to give $700 million development loan to Bangladesh between 2021-2025

South Korea has decided to provide $700 million development cooperation loan to Bangladesh between 2021 and 2025.

3y ago

Stocks bounce back

The country's stock market bounced back today, as investors came out from the profit booking tendency of the last two days.

3y ago

SSF to be modernised further: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said, the Special Security Force (SSF) will be developed as a modern force amid the changing patterns of crimes.

3y ago