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A look back at 2018 quota protests and Toriqul’s tale

Students from Comilla University were attacked by police during a quota reform demonstration yesterday. At least 10 students, including two journalists, were injured
12 July 2024, 09:24 AM

Man hacked to death in Kadamtali

A man was hacked to death in Dhaka’s Kadamtali area last night.
12 July 2024, 07:01 AM

Train schedule from Dhaka collapses

Schedule of trains from Dhaka to different destinations collapsed as the railway service remained suspended for over five hours today due to the railway blocked by protesting students.
10 July 2024, 13:12 PM

Miranzilla Harijan Colony: SC issues status quo on eviction

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today directed Dhaka South City Corporation to maintain status quo on the eviction proceedings at Mirinzilla Harijan Colony at Aga Sadek Lane in Dhaka till further order
10 July 2024, 13:03 PM

10 injured in clash at Harijan colony in Bangshal

At least 10 people were injured in a clash at Miranzilla Harijan Colony in Dhaka's Bangshal area this afternoon
10 July 2024, 12:41 PM

Dhaka's rail link restored after students withdraw blockade at Karwan Bazar

The capital's rail connectivity with large sections of the country was restored after nearly five hours as students withdrew their blockade from Karwan Bazar level crossing this afternoon
10 July 2024, 12:27 PM

Tk 95cr graft case: Court sends Le Meridien Dhaka owner to jail

A Dhaka court today sent Le Meridien Dhaka owner Amin Ahmad to jail after his surrender in a case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission over embezzlement and money laundering of around Tk 95 crore from BASIC Bank
10 July 2024, 12:23 PM

'Go back to your institutions': Quader echoes SC call to protesting students

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader requested protesters to go back to their respective institutions following the Appellate Division’s order and not to engage in any activity that causes public suffering
10 July 2024, 07:59 AM

Railway exam to be cancelled if proof of question leak found: PSC chairman

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Sohorab Hossain today said the recruitment exam for the railway engineer post will be cancelled if evidence of question paper leaks is found
9 July 2024, 09:41 AM

BB cyber heist case: CID gets 79th date for submitting probe

A Dhaka court today asked the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit the probe report in the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist case by September 4
9 July 2024, 06:44 AM

Rain, thunderstorms likely over 8 divisions

Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by temporary gusty winds is expected to occur in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, while Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions may experience similar weather in isolated areas, according to BMD’s weather bulletin
9 July 2024, 05:47 AM

BMD website hacked, recovered after 2 hours

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) website was hacked today and was down for over two hours before it was recovered
9 July 2024, 05:45 AM

Grameen Telecom case: Yunus, 6 others challenge charge framing order

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and six others of Grameen Telecom today filed a petition with the High Court challenging a Dhaka court order that framed charges against them in a case filed over misappropriation of about Tk 25.22 crore of Grameen Telecom Workers' Profit Participation Fund.
8 July 2024, 09:04 AM

'Bangla Blockade': Students block major Dhaka intersections protesting quota system

Science Lab, Agargaon intersections also blocked; students in Barishal, Savar wage similar movement
7 July 2024, 10:07 AM

Quota protest: Students block Dhaka's Science Lab intersection

Students of Dhaka College and nearby institutions blocked the road in Dhaka’s Science Lab area this afternoon in protest of the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
7 July 2024, 08:36 AM

No logic in anti-quota movement: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the issue of quota in government jobs should be settled in the apex court
7 July 2024, 08:08 AM

IGP Mamun's tenure extended for a 'record' second time

The government today again extended the tenure of Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, this time for one year under contract
5 July 2024, 10:08 AM

Met office predicts rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka over the 24 hours from 9:00am today
5 July 2024, 08:21 AM

FAO to continue efforts to promote jackfruit

FAO Representative in Bangladesh Jiaoqun Shi today said FAO Bangladesh has taken many steps to promote jackfruit since the launch of One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative last year, including formation of OCOP national taskforce
4 July 2024, 12:42 PM