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Bangladesh seeks swift action after India pledges protection of diplomatic missions

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- In response to protests targeting Bangladesh's diplomatic missions in India, Dhaka has sought tangible follow-up to a security pledge from New Delhi. On Tuesday afternoon, foreign m... Read More


Police arrest 11 more on charges of vandalism, arson at Prothom Alo, Daily Star offices

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Police have arrested 11 more people over attacks, vandalism, and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka. The Detective Branch arrested nine suspects across ... Read More


CEC Nasir Uddin says assurance of support from police, breaucracy boosted his confidence

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said assurances from the field administration and police have boosted his confidence about holding a fair election. He ordered electi... Read More


ICT orders trial of Hasina, Kamal and 15 Army officers over alleged disappearances, torture at TFI

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the start of trial proceedings against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and 15 Army off... Read More


Airport authorities impose 24-hour visitor ban for Tarique's homecoming

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Authorities have banned visitors at Shahjalal International Airport for 24 hours to manage crowds ahead of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to the country. According to a... Read More


Lawsuit lodged over attack, vandalism, arson at Daily Star office

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- A case has been filed over the attack, vandalism, and arson at The Daily Star office after news of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi's death spread. Mizanur Rahman, chie... Read More


Government 'fully prepared' to face any challenge ahead of election, Yunus tells US special envoy

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the interim government is fully prepared to deal with any challenge as it moves towards the general election scheduled for Feb 12. During a tel... Read More


Police identify 31, arrest 9 over attacks on newspapers, cultural institutions

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Police have identified 31 people involved in the attacks on the offices of two leading newspapers and two cultural organisations in Dhaka during a wave of violence triggered by news ... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Ron and 30 others over 'Tk 8.13 bn embezzlement'

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a case against 31 individuals, including former National Bank director Ron Haque Sikder, on charges of misappropriating Tk 8.13 bill... Read More


Bangladesh 'suspends' visa services at Delhi, Agartala missions

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh has reportedly suspended visa services at its missions in India. On Monday, the foreign ministry officials, who declined to be named, said notices about the suspension ha... Read More