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13 senior police officers, including three SPs, suspended over alleged absconding

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government has temporarily suspended 13 senior police officers, including three superintendents of police (SPs), over allegations of absconding. Among those suspended are eight ... Read More


In face of backlash, govt reverses course on marking Aug 8 as 'New Bangladesh Day'

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government has decided not to hold "New Bangladesh Day", one of the three national days it had announced to commemorate the July Uprising. The decision was taken at a meeting of... Read More


Appellate Division suspends order approving code of conduct for lower court judges

Dhaka, June 29 -- The Appellate Division has halted an order issued in 2018 approving and accepting the code of conduct for judges in the lower courts. It has also allowed an appeal to be filed agains... Read More


Police arrest ex-chief election commissioner Habibul Awal

Dhaka, June 25 -- The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal. Awal was taken into custody around 2pm on Wednesday from Dhaka's... Read More


Secretariat staff pause protest in hopes of 'good news'

Dhaka, June 23 -- Officials who have been protesting at the Secretariat since Eid have paused their demonstrations for a day in "hopes of receiving good news". Badiul Kabir, co-chairman of the Secret... Read More


NCP finalises constitution, limits top post to two terms

Dhaka, June 21 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has ratified its constitution, imposing term limits on its leadership and establishing a streamlined organisational structure as it moves to secure e... Read More


One dies, 352 hospitalised with dengue fever in a day

Dhaka, June 21 -- Another person has died of dengue while 352 new patients have been hospitalised with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours. The total number of d... Read More


DMC students reject closure order, vow to continue protest from halls

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of Dhaka Medical College have rejected the authorities' order to vacate their residential halls, declaring they will remain on campus until their housing-related demands are... Read More


Dhaka Medical College students reject closure order, vow to continue protest from halls

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of Dhaka Medical College have rejected the authorities' order to vacate their residential halls, declaring they will remain on campus until their housing-related demands are... Read More


Yunus orders swift execution of key public service reform proposals

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Public Administration Reform Commission's 18 shortlisted proposals, deemed "ready for implementation" by ministries, are now under orders from Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to be ... Read More