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Erasing portrait of Bangabandhu: Arrest warrant issued against two JU Students Union leaders

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against two leaders of the Bangladesh Students Union's Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit in a case filed by the university administration.
18 December 2024, 14:05 PM

'Whose speech should we believe?'

BNP leader Zahid asks on timing of elections
18 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Govt committed to ensuring best use of climate budget: Rizwana

Rizwana, also adviser to the Ministry of Water Resources, highlighted several critical issues in climate governance and Bangladesh's priorities.
18 December 2024, 12:10 PM

Those involved in Ijtema ground deaths won't be spared: home adviser

The home adviser met with both factions of Tabligh Jamaat today at the Secretariat
18 December 2024, 11:18 AM

Yunus's election roadmap speech did not meet public expectations: Salahuddin

Salahuddin said that the interim government's primary responsibility is to ensure a free, fair, and participatory election.
18 December 2024, 10:35 AM

Pro-BNP, Jamaat lawyers, petitioners happy with HC verdict on caretaker govt

They also said the verdict is a historic and timely judgement for the country.
17 December 2024, 12:47 PM

Cyber Protection Ordinance: TIB urges govt to ensure further review of draft

TIB made the recommendation to the interim government in this regard on Sunday.
17 December 2024, 12:12 PM

Chief adviser, Timor-Leste president express optimism for stronger partnership

They also highlighted exchange of higher educational experience through student exchange, faculty exchange, research projects and joint masters and doctoral programmes.
17 December 2024, 11:23 AM

ACC files case against former minister Nowfel and ex-DB chief Harun

The case was filed against them on the charge of amassing wealth illegally.
17 December 2024, 11:23 AM

Winter rain likely in parts of country from Friday

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain in parts of the country, including Dhaka division, from Friday, which may further intensify the cold weather
17 December 2024, 10:14 AM

ACC to probe against Hasina, Rehana, Joy and Tulip

Several high official sources of the ACC confirmed the development to The Daily Star.
17 December 2024, 09:05 AM

HC verdict on caretaker govt system due today

Today, the High Court is set to deliver its verdict on two separate writ petitions challenging the constitutionality of the 15th amendment of the constitution that scrapped the non-party caretaker government system and introduced significant changes to the charter.
16 December 2024, 18:01 PM

Chief justice, SC judges pay tributes to martyrs of 1971 Liberation War

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed and other judges of the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court today paid tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War through placing wreaths at the National Memorial Monument in Savar on the occasion of the Victory Day
16 December 2024, 12:09 PM

Rizvi criticises interim govt over price hike, extortion

He alleged that the government has failed to stop the extortion of goods-carrying trucks by criminals and the members of law enforcement.
15 December 2024, 12:17 PM

Former NBR member Motiur Rahman, wife sued for amassing wealth illegally

The decision has been taken during a meeting today.
15 December 2024, 11:51 AM

Benazir and his family members sued in 4 corruption cases

Benazir's wife Jissan Mirza, his eldest daughter Farheen Rishta Binte Benazir and second daughter Tahseen Raisa Binte Benazir are among the accused in the cases.
15 December 2024, 11:24 AM

ACC new commissioner Hafiz Ahsan assumes office

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) new commissioner (enquiry) Brigadier General (retd) Hafiz Ahsan Farid assumed office this afternoon
15 December 2024, 10:48 AM

Ex-BCL leader Nishita Iqbal Nodi arrested

Nodi was arrested in connection with a case filed with Kalabagan Police Station, the sources said.
15 December 2024, 09:20 AM

BNP proposes reforms for public administration overhaul

BNP has unveiled a set of proposals aimed at reforming the country’s public administration, suggesting comprehensive restructuring to enhance efficiency and impartiality within the system
15 December 2024, 08:15 AM

Supreme Judicial Council sends probe report to president on 'some' HC judges

The three-member Supreme Judicial Council led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed completed an investigation about some High Court judges and sent its report to the president last week for a decision, Supreme Court Spokesperson Muajjem Hussain told The Daily Star today
15 December 2024, 08:15 AM