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London Clinic to offer "one-stop service" for Khaleda's medical care

Khaleda has been undergoing treatment at the London Clinic since January 8
22 January 2025, 10:35 AM

Two killed as truck hits motorcycle in Jashore

Two people were killed after a truck hit a motorcycle in Jhikargachha upazila of Jashore this morning
22 January 2025, 10:03 AM

Seize Anisul’s income tax documents

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the seizure of income tax documents of former law minister Anisul Huq in a case filed for amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income.
21 January 2025, 20:00 PM

Election should be held after minimal reforms

Amid criticisms of the party’s demand for early election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said they are demanding the polls be held after minimal reforms, not right now.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Five including Anisul, Salman F Rahman remanded in murder cases

Menon, Inu, former IGP Mamun also remanded; Dipu Moni, Palak, Haji Selim shown arrested in various murder cases
20 January 2025, 07:34 AM

Ex-BB deputy governor’s home raided

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday in a raid seized Tk 16.25 lakh and savings documents worth Tk 4.5 crore from the residence of former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Sitangshu Kumar Chowdhury, also known as SK Sur.
19 January 2025, 21:30 PM

Four reform commission chiefs submit reports to Yunus

They submitted the reports to Yunus at the chief adviser's office in Dhaka's Tejgaon around 11:30am
15 January 2025, 06:33 AM

Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor SK Sur arrested, sent to jail

SK Sur Chowdhury, former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, was sent to jail today in a case filed for failing to submit his asset declarations within the stipulated timeframe
14 January 2025, 12:59 PM

Govt again urges foreigners without visas to acquire documents by Jan 31

The home ministry once again requested foreign nationals, who are staying or working illegally in the country, to acquire necessary documents by January 31 to stay or work in Bangladesh.
14 January 2025, 12:41 PM

Golam Rasul appointed as addl IGP of Special Branch

Md Golam Rasul, currently serving as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Special Branch, has been appointed as additional inspector general (current charge) of police of the Special Branch.
14 January 2025, 11:35 AM

Travel ban issued against 6 including former ministers Shahab Uddin and Jakob

A Dhaka court today issued travel bans on former environment minister Md Shahab Uddin and former deputy environment minister Abdullah Al Islam Jakob in connection with corruption allegations brought against them
14 January 2025, 10:52 AM

Seize tax documents of Benazir, daughter

A Dhaka court yesterday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to seize income tax documents of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed and his eldest daughter, Farheen Rishta Binte Benazir, over allegations of illegally amassing wealth.
13 January 2025, 19:31 PM

DoE urges Dhaka dwellers to wear masks amid alarming AQI level

"Wearing a face mask outdoors is mandatory," said a DoE press release issued today.
13 January 2025, 13:37 PM

HC inquires about courtrooms that use iron cages to hold the accused

The HC bench directed the law secretary to submit in four weeks the names of the courtrooms where iron cages are still in place. The bench passed the order during hearing of a writ petition involving this issue.
13 January 2025, 11:54 AM

HC rejects writ petition challenging formation of interim govt

The High Court today summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the formation and oath of Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government under the Supreme Court opinion which was delivered following the president's reference
13 January 2025, 09:53 AM

Constable opened fire on protesters on August 5

Constable Sujon Hossain opened fire on a peaceful procession at Chankharpool, Dhaka, on August 5 last year. He was seen firing while lying on the ground, kneeling, and standing in the middle of the road as police shot at protesters, leading to seven deaths that morning.
12 January 2025, 21:54 PM

SC stays trial of graft case against ex-BNP lawmaker Hafiz

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the trial proceedings of a corruption case filed against former BNP lawmaker Hafiz Ibrahim in 2007 over misappropriating relief goods.
12 January 2025, 21:23 PM

Mobile phone consumers demand withdrawal of tax increase on telecom, internet

Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association today demanded the withdrawal of the decision to increase taxes on telecommunication and internet services
12 January 2025, 08:38 AM

Five Reovirus cases found for 1st time in Bangladesh

The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has found the presence of reovirus for the first time in Bangladesh.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Zia Orphanage Trust: No money was embezzled

The Anti-Corruption Commission's lawyer Md Ashif Hassan yesterday told the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court that no money of the Zia Orphanage Trust has been embezzled.
9 January 2025, 20:00 PM