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HC wants to know about expenditure on Bangabandhu's family members

The High Court today directed the government to submit a report on expenditure of the state for all the benefits and properties enjoyed by the family members of father of the nation
1 September 2024, 10:06 AM

JnU student files sexual harassment complaint against another student

A student of Jagannath University (JnU) has filed a sexual harassment complaint against a student of the university's marketing department.
1 September 2024, 09:42 AM

Doctors declare 'shutdown' at all hospitals across the country

Services at emergency, outdoor and indoor departments of DMCH remain suspended and all schedule operation since 9:30am have been postponed.
1 September 2024, 08:20 AM

SC dismisses plea seeking stay on Somoy TV broadcast suspension order

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today declared "ineffective" a petition that sought stay on an order of the High Court, which on August 19 suspended Somoy TV broadcast for seven days
1 September 2024, 06:47 AM

MD's resignation: ‘Forced to put signature on pad never used by Islami Bank’

Former managing director breaks silence for first time since S Alam took control of the bank in 2017
30 August 2024, 11:03 AM

'Is this new independence not for my son?'

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain
30 August 2024, 10:18 AM

A pleasant surprise at Dhaka airport for incoming passengers

Passengers say they have been getting their luggage quickly at airport previously known for long delays
30 August 2024, 06:59 AM

2 more murder cases against Hasina, Quader in Gazipur

Two murder cases were filed yesterday against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in Gazipur
29 August 2024, 10:22 AM

BNP leader Mirza Abbas acquitted from 2007 corruption case

Finding no sufficient evidence, a Dhaka court today acquitted BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas in a corruption case filed against him in 2007
29 August 2024, 08:18 AM

SC adjourns hearing of petition challenging Yunus’s indictment

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today adjourned until Monday the hearing on a leave to appeal petition challenging a High Court order that upheld the indictment against Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and six other officials of Grameen Telecom in a graft case
29 August 2024, 07:03 AM

VC hopes DU will be fully operational in a week

'Beginning from the residential halls, resuming the academic activities is our first goal'
28 August 2024, 11:03 AM

Home adviser seeks UK support for police reform

British high commissioner says expert team to visit Bangladesh in September
28 August 2024, 09:26 AM

Ehsanul Haque Shomaji made Dhaka metropolitan public prosecutor

The government has appointed senior lawyer Ehsanul Haque Shomaji as Dhaka Metropolitan public prosecutor
28 August 2024, 06:58 AM

RMG workers' protest halts traffic on Dhaka Mymensingh highway

Workers of two ready-made garment factories blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding arrears, halting traffic movement on both of its lanes this morning
28 August 2024, 06:13 AM

Met office forecasts light to moderate rain in parts of Bangladesh

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur and Sylhet divisions today, according to BMD latest weather bulletin
28 August 2024, 05:42 AM

Additional IGP, 2 other top officials sent into forced retirement

Three top police officials, including an additional inspector general of police (IGP), were sent into forced retirement from service today
27 August 2024, 11:11 AM

5 police officials sent to retirement by AL govt reinstated

Five police officials, who were sent on forced retirement during Awami League government between 2020 and 2023, have been reinstated in the force
27 August 2024, 10:29 AM

Chinese ambassador seeks security for 9,000 citizens living in Bangladesh

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today sought security of around 9,000 Chinese citizens living different placed across the country.
27 August 2024, 10:17 AM

Prof Niaz appointed DU VC 'for the time being': education ministry

Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University “for the time being”
27 August 2024, 09:51 AM

2 addl IGPs, 6 DIGs get new postings

Two additional inspectors general of police and six deputy inspectors general (DIG) were transferred to new postings today
27 August 2024, 07:54 AM