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Sirajul Islam Rubel

train travel experience in Bangladesh

Voices of the railway: A journey through Bangladesh’s moving train culture

27 May 2026, 14:38 PM
Vendors, children and familiar calls turned a Dhaka-Noakhali trip into a living memory
27 May 2026, 14:38 PM
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ICT-1 witness, Ziaul Ahsan’s lawyer clash over ‘objectionable language’ claim

14 May 2026, 20:41 PM
Nazneen Nahar sought a written apology from prosecution witness Hasinur Rahman, while prosecutors accused her of intimidating witnesses
14 May 2026, 20:41 PM
Teknaf councillor Akramul killing investigation

2018 Akramul Killing / Justice finally in sight?

5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
In an unverified audio clip, the sound of a gun being cocked is heard, followed by a gunshot and the groans of a man. On the other end of the line, Teknaf municipality councillor Akramul Haque’s wife and two daughters scream, pleading for his life.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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‘They filed a false inquest report’

16 April 2026, 03:26 AM
A grieving father, who once shook the nation’s conscience by asking a senior police officer, “How many bullets does it take to kill a boy, sir?”, yesterday alleged that police, under pressure from senior officials, filed a false inquest report over his son’s killing during the July 2024 mass uprising.
16 April 2026, 03:26 AM
July martyr Rakib Hossain shooting video Rampura

Mother’s tears halt ICT-1 proceedings as she watches son’s final moments

15 April 2026, 21:56 PM
Mother of July martyr Rakib Hossain broke down in court after a graphic video of the 23-year-old being shot in Rampura was played during cross-examination
15 April 2026, 21:56 PM
abu sayed murder case verdict Bangladesh

2 sentenced to hang, 3 get life in Abu Sayed killing

10 April 2026, 00:26 AM
When Abu Sayed stood with his arms outstretched, he thought the humans standing before him would not shoot him, not realising they were “no longer human”, a tribunal observed yesterday while sentencing two to death, three to life imprisonment, and 25 others to varying jail terms.
10 April 2026, 00:26 AM
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Questions at the ICT: Bribery claim, Facebook post and a replaced CCTV drive

31 March 2026, 19:51 PM
A committee is examining misconduct allegations after a prosecutor claimed an accused’s wife entered a colleague’s chamber with a bag of money, but the relevant CCTV hard drive was replaced
31 March 2026, 19:51 PM
Md Aminul Islam

‘A big business for some people’: ICT chief prosecutor on July uprising cases

31 March 2026, 12:55 PM
Aminul Islam warns those filing false or motivated cases would face legal action
31 March 2026, 12:55 PM
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55-yr-old applies for DU chasing the dream he refused to let go

A 55-year-old man is going to take part in the tests for admission to Dhaka University.
20 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Age no barrier: 55yr old Balayet prepares for DU admission test

A 55-year old man has proved that age cannot be a barrier to education as he is going to sit for this year’s admission test at Dhaka University.
20 May 2022, 09:24 AM
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New Market clashes: Police role questioned

The clash in the New Market area began around 11:30pm on April 18 following an argument between staffers of two fast food shops. It ended around 3:45am the next day after hours of massive police intervention that left a student badly injured.  
29 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Police question 6 Dhaka College BCL men over New Market clashes

Police question 6 Dhaka College BCL men over New Market clashes

Law enforcers yesterday interrogated at least six Dhaka College Chhatra League men with links to the clashes between students and traders in the capital’s New Market area, which left two persons dead.
24 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Nahid murder

Who killed Nahid?

During the fierce clashes between shopkeepers and Dhaka College students in New Market area on Tuesday, a young man in a dark blue T-shirt was seen lying motionless in front of Nur Jahan Super Market.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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‘Everything in my shop for Eid sale burnt to ashes’

Sentu Miah, owner of a shop at Nurjahan Market in New Market, bought clothes worth Tk 20 lakh to sell in his shop on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. But everything was burnt to ashes in the fire.
19 April 2022, 15:29 PM
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Students outraged, claim police favoured traders during New Market clash

Students of several educational institutions, including Dhaka College, have expressed anger over the role of police in bringing the situation under control following the clash between shop employees and students in New Market area today.
19 April 2022, 14:49 PM
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Reviving the rhythm

It’s that time of the year again, when Dhaka University’s fine arts faculty is surrounded by colours.
8 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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‘Pay Tk 10 lakh or keep shops shut’

Seven shops of Ananda Bazar located in front of Dhaka University’s Amar Ekushey Hall has remained shut since March 13, as two Chhatra League leaders allegedly ordered shop owners to close their shops.
20 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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DU BCL leaders accused of demanding Tk 10 lakh extortion, 7 shops closed

Seven shops in the Ananda Bazar area, adjacent to Amar Ekushey Hall of Dhaka University, have been kept shut since March 13, as two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League of the hall unit demanded Tk 10 lakh as extortion from the shops' owners.   
20 March 2022, 14:34 PM
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BUET offering up to Tk 45,000 fellowship for students to encourage research

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) authorities have decided to offer fellowships to 50 Master's and PhD students in order to encourage and increase their focus on research work.
17 March 2022, 09:15 AM
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Does anyone ever leave DU?

The central playground of Dhaka University almost seemed like it accommodated the whole campus on that one field yesterday.
12 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Buet plans to introduce on-campus jobs for students

Authorities of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) are planning to introduce on-campus jobs for students.
10 March 2022, 18:00 PM
BUET Planning to Introduce on-campus Jobs for Students

BUET planning to introduce on-campus jobs for students

Authorities of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) are planning to introduce on-campus jobs for students.
10 March 2022, 11:12 AM

Sexual Harassment of DU Student: Initial probe finds proof against teacher

A female student of Dhaka University (DU) has brought an allegation of sexual harassment against a teacher. Primarily, a probe committee has found proof of the allegation, informed DU sources.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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From Nilkhet Barrack to ‘Kala Bhaban’

Over the years, Aparajeyo Bangla and Kala Bhaban have become enduring symbols of Dhaka University. Before the ‘60s, the same spot housed a residential area for government staffers, known as Nilkhet Barrack.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Ain Parishad was there for the movement

On February 21, 1952, the protesters had two programmes to press home their demand for Bangla as a state language. One, the section 144 had to go, and two, taking a memorial plaque to the East Pakistan Ain Parishad.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Session jam only getting longer at DU

Students of different departments from the academic session of 2016-17 at Dhaka University, who are done with the final exams, are unable to apply for jobs due to delay in publishing results.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Politics in Buet: Majority against holding student union polls

Organisational student and teacher politics was banned at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), after common students protested following the killing of Abrar Fahad by members of Chhatra League in 2019.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Years of neglect erasing embodiments of history at Dhaka University

Amidst the excitement of centenary celebrations diffusing across Dhaka University (DU) campus, a number of university buildings have been adorned with vibrant lights and decorations.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM

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