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CID to probe money laundering allegations against Bashundhara Group chairman, MD

The CID is going to investigate money laundering allegations against Bashundhara Group's Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, and others.
5 September 2024, 10:42 AM

One month of Hasina's fall: 'Shaheedi March' begins from Raju Sculpture

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has started the "Shaheedi March" to mark one month of the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime
5 September 2024, 09:17 AM

Why should receiver not be appointed to manage Beximco, asks HC

The High Court today issued a rule asking authorities concerned of the government to explain in four weeks why they should not be directed to appoint a receiver to manage the companies of Beximco group and to attach their properties
5 September 2024, 09:07 AM

Prof Yunus pays tribute to Armed Forces martyrs at Shikha Anirban

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today paid tribute to the martyred members of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the Great War of Independence by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban inside the army headquarters
5 September 2024, 08:29 AM

BB cyber heist: CID asked to submit probe report by Oct 28

CID has now taken 80 dates to complete its probe
4 September 2024, 12:10 PM

Diamond World managing director placed on 3-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed Diamond World Managing Director Dilip Kumar Agarwala on a three-day remand in a case filed over the death of 16-year-old Hridoy Ahmed during the quota reform movement in front of BRAC University on July 19
4 September 2024, 11:54 AM

A father's search for his son ends in tragic death

Man dies 9 days after being brutally beaten in the clash between Ansar members and students at Secretariat
4 September 2024, 11:54 AM

A month since August 5: Students to hold nationwide 'Shaheedi March' tomorrow

The leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Students' Movement have announced plans to hold a “Shaheedi March” tomorrow across the country, to commemorate the martyrs one month after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime
4 September 2024, 09:04 AM

Rickshaw driver killed as two groups exchange fire in Geneva camp

A battery-operated rickshaw driver was shot dead during a clash between two rival groups over drug peddling at Mohammadpur's Geneva Camp this morning
4 September 2024, 07:04 AM

Murder case: Inu placed on 5-day remand

He was earlier on a seven-day remand in another case
3 September 2024, 11:42 AM

ACC summons Noor-e-Alam Chy and 4 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today summoned former Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury and four others over various allegations of corruption and amassing of illegal assets through abuse of power.
3 September 2024, 10:50 AM

Drives against illegal firearms from midnight: home adviser

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the joint force will start operations to recover the firearms tomorrow as today is the last day for submission of illegal firearms, including those which licence has been suspended
3 September 2024, 09:50 AM

Rooppur power plant scam: Petition seeks ACC probe into allegation against Hasina

A writ petition was filed with the High Court today seeking its order on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an inquiry into the allegation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and niece Tulip Siddiq of embezzling Tk 500 crore from Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant through Malaysian banks
3 September 2024, 09:23 AM

US team to visit Dhaka in mid-Sept to strengthen ties with interim govt

A US delegation is scheduled to visit Dhaka in middle of September to discuss cooperation with the newly formed interim government
3 September 2024, 05:23 AM

Ex-judge who acquitted Tarique relieved from graft charges

A Dhaka court has relieved Md Motahar Hossain, a former judge of Dhaka Special Judge's Court-3, from a case filed against him over amassing wealth illegally
2 September 2024, 13:48 PM

Mass uprising: Domestic tribunal with int'l support needed to try accused

Says Toby Cadman, a top human rights lawyer, as he meets chief adviser
2 September 2024, 13:48 PM

Two additional IGP among 4 top police officials sent to forced retirement

Four top police officials, including two additional inspectors general of police (IGP), were sent into forced retirement today
2 September 2024, 12:17 PM

Embezzlement case against Prof Yunus: SC adjourns hearing until Oct 21

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today adjourned until October 21 the hearing of a leave to appeal petition challenging a High Court order that upheld indictment against Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and six officials of Grameen Telecom in a corruption case
2 September 2024, 09:24 AM

Chief Adviser to attend 79th UNGA this month, Foreign Affairs Adviser confirms

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today confirmed that Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this month, but his stay would be brief.
1 September 2024, 12:13 PM

Cancellation of EC registration: SC to hear plea on restoration of Jamaat's appeal Oct 21

The Supreme Court today set October 21 as the date to hear a petition filed by the Jamaat-e-Islami seeking restoration of an appeal challenging a High Court verdict that scrapped its registration with the Election Commission as a political party
1 September 2024, 11:57 AM