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Man stabbed to death by 'muggers' in Uttara

A man was stabbed to death allegedly by muggers in Dhaka’s Uttara area early today
6 October 2024, 08:04 AM

Met office predicts light to moderate rain in 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain across the country with moderately heavy to heavy rainfalls in areas of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
6 October 2024, 06:36 AM

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Dhaka

This is the first visit by a head of a foreign government since the Yunus-led interim govt took charge
4 October 2024, 08:23 AM

Hizb-ut-Tahrir's media coordinator arrested in Dhaka

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested banned outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir's media coordinator Imtiaz Selim in Dhaka early today
4 October 2024, 06:39 AM

Krishak League president Samir Chandra arrested in Dhaka

Samir Chandra, president of Bangladesh Krishak League, an associate body of Awami League, was arrested in Dhaka last night.
4 October 2024, 04:40 AM

Ex-AL lawmaker Shahidul Islam arrested: DB

Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested Shahidul Islam Milon, former Awami League lawmaker from Jashore Sadar constituency, in Dhaka’s Gulistan area yesterday
4 October 2024, 04:40 AM

BGB not solely responsible for AL leaders’ escape

The Border Guard Bangladesh has detained 22 individuals connected to the immediate past government and involved in various crimes since August 7, according to BGB Director General Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui.
3 October 2024, 19:56 PM

Mob Attacks: At least 28 beaten to death in Sept

At least 28 people have died in mob beatings in September, said a report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). At least 14 people were injured in these incidents.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Former lawmaker Masuda Siddique Rozy placed on 2-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed Engineer Masuda Siddique Rozy, former lawmaker from reserved seat for Narsingdi, on a two-day remand in a case filed over the death of Sirajul Bepary during the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement in Dhaka's Badda on August 5
3 October 2024, 12:18 PM

Prof Yunus set for crucial bilateral talks with Malaysian PM tomorrow

First visit to Bangladesh by foreign head of government since August 5
3 October 2024, 11:32 AM

Shukrabad fire: Wife's death follows husband's; death toll now two

Their three-year-old is in critical condition
3 October 2024, 11:06 AM

Probe committee for power, energy sector graft urges people to submit complaints

The National Review Committee (NRC) urged people to submit their complaints and relevant documents to help investigate deals signed under the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act, 2010 during the previous Awami League regime
3 October 2024, 09:19 AM

Arson Case: Fakhrul, Rizvi cleared of charges

A Dhaka court yesterday exempted eight individuals, including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, from the charges in a case lodged over vandalising and torching a garbage truck of DSCC.
2 October 2024, 22:36 PM

Rana Plaza: SC stays HC bail of Sohel Rana

The Supreme Court chamber judge yesterday stayed a High Court order that granted ad-interim bail to Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana in a case filed over deaths during the collapse of the plaza in April 2013.
2 October 2024, 22:14 PM

Up to three low pressure areas may form in the Bay in October: Met office

One of those could develop into depression or cyclone
2 October 2024, 09:18 AM

Breaching traffic rules: DMP files 934 cases, imposes Tk 35.90 lakh fines in Dhaka

218 vehicles were impounded while wreckers were put on 117 vehicles in different parts of the capital
1 October 2024, 13:10 PM

Ex-lawmakers Gini and Jakob placed on remand in separate cases

Former lawmakers Mahabub Ara Begum Gini and Abdullah Al Islam Jakob were placed on remands today by a Dhaka court in connection with two separate cases
1 October 2024, 11:09 AM

Dhaka Dental College and Comilla Medical College principals made OSDs

Principals of Dhaka Dental College and Comilla Medical College have been made officers on special duty (OSDs).
30 September 2024, 11:20 AM

Cyber laws: Cases over ‘speech-based’ offences to be scrapped

The government has decided to quickly withdraw cases related to “speech-based offences” filed under cyber laws.
30 September 2024, 08:50 AM

Plot to kill Joy: Conviction warrant withdrawn against Shafik Rehman

A Dhaka court today withdrew its conviction warrant issued against senior journalist Shafik Rehman after his surrender before a Dhaka court in a case filed over plotting to abduct and kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina
30 September 2024, 06:27 AM