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Dhaka court rejects bail petition of 4 NSU trustees again

A Dhaka court today (June 30, 2022) has again rejected four bail petitions submitted on behalf of four members of North South University's (NSU) trustee board in a Tk 304 crore money laundering case.
30 June 2022, 06:53 AM

"Won’t allow you to speak in parliament": JP Whip Ranga tells BNP MP Harun

The parliament today witnessed an unprecedented event as opposition Chief Whip Moshiur Rahman Ranga threatened BNP MP Harunur Rashid and said he won’t be allowed to address the house in the future.
29 June 2022, 16:30 PM

Ashulia teacher killing: Prime accused Jitu arrested

Rapid Action Battalion today arrested the prime accused in the murder case of Ashulia teacher Utpal Kumar Sarkar, from Sreepur area of Gazipur. Utpal was hit with a cricket stump by the accused student.
29 June 2022, 14:01 PM

After Padma Bridge, motorbikes might be banned on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

After Padma Bridge, Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is considering banning motorcycles on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway.
29 June 2022, 11:32 AM

Before death, doctor says she “set herself on fire” after altercation with husband: Police

A female doctor – allegedly set her on fire following altercation with her husband on June 24 – died at a hospital in Dhaka this morning (June 29, 2022).
29 June 2022, 07:18 AM

Trip for tehari turns tragic for college student

A college student died and two were injured in a road accident near Sikkha Bhaban in Dhaka early today (June 29, 2022).
29 June 2022, 05:45 AM

Bodies of couple recovered from Dhaka’s Demra

Police yesterday (June 28, 2022) recovered a throat-slit body of a woman and a hanging body of a man from a house in Dhaka’s Demra area.
28 June 2022, 18:53 PM

BAPEX calls jobseekers for written test after 8 years!

Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX) has called jobseekers for a written test – for assistant manager post – nearly eight years after they applied.
28 June 2022, 13:16 PM

False Padma Bridge corruption stories: HC orders to form commission for identifying culprits

The High Court today (June 28, 2022) ordered the government to form a commission in 30 days in order to identify people who made up false stories about corruption involving the Padma Bridge project.
28 June 2022, 08:39 AM

Saudi Arabia wants direct shipping between Ctg-Jeddah

Saudi Arabia wants direct shipping between Chattogram and Jeddah as the Middle Eastern country is eager to strengthen economic relations in the areas of trade and investment, culture, education and in tourism.
27 June 2022, 14:05 PM

Muktijoddha Council will prepare list of those elected in 1970 general polls who supported Pakistani forces in ‘71

Jatiya Muktijoddha Council will prepare a list of Members of National Assembly (MNAs) and Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) elected in the 1970 general election who supported Pakistani forces during the Liberation War in 1971.
27 June 2022, 13:08 PM

“Bureaucrats have local representatives on a tight leash”

Bureaucrats are keeping local representatives – who seek allocation for rural development – on a tight leash, Planning Minister MA Mannan has said.
27 June 2022, 12:47 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths, 2,101 cases in 24 hours

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 June 2022, 12:24 PM

Youth who removed nuts, bolts of Padma Bridge placed on 7-day remand

A Shariatpur court today (June 27, 2022) placed Bayezid Talha on a seven-day remand in a case filed for removing nuts and bolts from the railing of the Padma Bridge.
27 June 2022, 12:07 PM

40,200 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia

A total of 40,200 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia as of Sunday (June 26, 2022) since the hajj flights started on June 5.
27 June 2022, 11:59 AM

Corruption case: Trial against Regent Group chairman Shahed begins

The trial against Regent Group Chairman Shahed Karim in a case filed on charges of acquiring illegal wealth worth Tk 1.69 crore, began with deposition of the complainant.
27 June 2022, 11:30 AM

“My tears have dried, please bring back my son”

“My tears have dried… There’s no trace of my son for over two months.”
27 June 2022, 11:17 AM

At least 788 died during migration in Asia in 2021: IOM

In 2021, at least 788 people lost their lives during migration in Asia, with the vast majority of deaths (72.5 percent) being recorded in its second half, according to the International Organisation for Migration’s Missing Migrants Project (MMP).
27 June 2022, 11:02 AM

3 intended hajj pilgrims failed to go to Saudi due to agency fraud, ministry says

Three intended hajj pilgrims failed to go to Saudi Arabia this year thanks to fraudulence by a hajj agency. , Hajj pilgrims, Saudi Arabia, hajj agency, religious affairs ministry, Sabilul Jannat Air Travels Ltd, hajj and umrah management law, 2021, hajj management
27 June 2022, 10:58 AM

Those who opposed Padma Bridge are “enemies of Bangladesh”, High Court says

The High Court today (June 27, 2022) observed that those who had opposed the Padma Bridge construction are enemies of the country and nation, and they must be identified.
27 June 2022, 10:37 AM