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Altamash Kabir elected president of Dhaka Club
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Heavy rain triggers waterlogging in parts of Sylhet city

By noon, several areas, including parts of Kajalshah, Akhalia, Subidbazar, Chowhatta Civil Surgeon Office, Majortila, Islampur, Bahubal, Bongobir Road, and some other roads in the city, were inundated
20 May 2025

HC issues rule over live telecast of key SC hearings

Rule issued on public interest plea seeking telecast of important cases of constitutional value
20 May 2025

Teen 'stabbed to death' in Manikganj

According to police, the victim got into an argument over a trivial matter 10 days ago
20 May 2025

Road accidents kill 6 in 5 districts

At least six people, including a motorcyclist, were killed in separate road accidents in Chandpur, Netrokona, Habiganj, Gopalganj and Jashore last night and today
20 May 2025

Who will answer for Nusraat Faria’s detention?

Did good sense triumph? Or was it an outrageous travesty? The comments on social media suggest that most people feel it was clearly the latter. And these comments all centre around the same questions
20 May 2025

HC to deliver order tomorrow on petition seeking stay on Ishraque's mayorship

The High Court today fixed tomorrow for delivering its order on a writ petition that sought a stay on the Election Commission’s decision to declare BNP-nominated candidate Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation
20 May 2025

DGHS moves fully online for transfer and posting applications

"No manual or handwritten transfer or posting applications will be accepted after May 18"
20 May 2025

India’s import ban an opportunity for self-reliance: Asif Mahmud

Local government adviser says temporary losses likely but long-term gains possible
20 May 2025

Starlink operations will not hamper data sovereignty: Taiyeb

Subscribers will benefit from unlimited data and internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps
20 May 2025

Mosaddek Ali Falu acquitted in graft case

A Dhaka court today acquitted former BNP lawmaker Mosaddek Ali Falu in a case filed on charges of illegally acquiring wealth worth about Tk 14.95 crore and for concealing information about his property worth Tk 4.57 crore
20 May 2025

43rd BCS: Gazette published for 162 of 227 excluded candidates

Ministry of Public Administration appoints 162 previously excluded candidates after review
20 May 2025

City services to stop unless Ishraque made mayor tomorrow: unions

Union leaders threaten to suspend services, including waste and power, if demands unmet by 10 am
20 May 2025

Garments workers block road in Kakrail after march towards Jamuna stopped

Around 2:30pm, the protesters began marching toward Jamuna from Shrom Bhaban
20 May 2025

Nusraat Faria walks out of jail

She was released from the jail hours after she was granted bail in an attempted murder case tied to the July uprising.
20 May 2025

Early erosion by Teesta, Dharla threatens thousands in Rangpur region

Erosion by Teesta started early, devouring the croplands and houses at 130 points in five districts of Rangpur region
20 May 2025

ICT courtroom equipped for digital trial coverage

The upgrade will facilitate the trial process for cases related to crimes against humanity committed in July and August
20 May 2025

Falu acquitted in graft case

In the judgment, the judge said as the prosecution failed to prove the charges brought against Falu
20 May 2025

Rizvi accuses interim govt of stalling election

Rizvi also alleged that authorities were using "muscle power" to prevent Ishraque from being Mayor
20 May 2025

Sherpur river flows above danger level amid heavy rainfall

Local residents remain on high alert as fears of a flash flood grow, especially if the water levels continue to rise
20 May 2025