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Man held over murder of Jubo Dal leader dies in police custody

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- A man arrested in connection with the killing of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka's Pallabi has reportedly died while in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of police. The... Read More


Earthquake disrupts power generation at multiple locations in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has reported that power generation has been disrupted in multiple locations across the country due to the earthquake on Friday. The PDB ... Read More


Bangladeshi-origin British lawyers named advisor, envoy at ICT

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The government has appointed two British lawyers of Bangladeshi origin as unpaid advisor and envoy to the ICT. An announcement from the Office of the Chief Prosecutor on Thursday co... Read More


Mothers, children exposed to lead from spices, toys, and cosmetics, says UNICEF

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has reported elevated lead levels in 38 percent of children aged 12 to 59 months across Bangladesh. The agency id... Read More


Bhutan PM Tobgay to arrive in Bangladesh Saturday, three MoUs expected

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bhutanese Prime Minister Shering Tobgay is set arrive in Dhaka on Saturday for a two-day state visit. As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit may see the signing of three ... Read More


How caretaker government provision being restored to Bangladesh constitution

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, has declared the 13th Amendment to the Constitution null and void, restoring the provision for a ... Read More


Gas supply reduced across Titas Gas network until Friday morning

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Authorities have warned of low gas pressure in the distribution network of Titas Gas until Friday morning due to reduced liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. According to an emergenc... Read More


Top appeals court labels verdict scrapping caretaker government system as 'tainted'

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has described the verdict issued by former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque, which scrapped the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, as "tai... Read More


Bangladesh wants regional cooperation 'free from interference in internal affairs': Khalilur

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh has underscored the importance of working with an "open mind" concerning security cooperation among the countries of the Indian Ocean region. At the same time, National S... Read More


Judiciary's separate secretariat takes another step ahead

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The interim government has approved the establishment of a separate secretariat for the judiciary, which will operate under the High Court and Supreme Court. The proposal received b... Read More