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Eden College students block road to press for 5-point demand, teachers join protest

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Students of Dhaka's Eden Mohila College have taken to the streets to press home a five-point demand, including keeping the institution reserved exclusively for women and preventing th... Read More


ACC explains charges, evidence after British MP Tulip questions corruption trial, sentencing

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has responded after British MP Tulip Siddiq questioned the trial and sentencing in the plot corruption case involving her, her mother Sheikh Rehan... Read More


Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs visit Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The chiefs of the three armed services have visited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR). The militar... Read More


Pilkhana killings: IGP Baharul, four senior officers named for 'failing to uphold duties'

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The National Independent Inquiry Commission's report on the Pilkhana killings has named current Bangladesh Police Chief Baharul Alam among officers who allegedly "failed to perform th... Read More


President Shahabuddin's Facebook account hacked, later restored

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Hackers briefly took control of President Mohammed Shahabuddin's verified Facebook account, which has now been restored. A post issued from the account first disclosed the breach on ... Read More


Election Commission plans extended polling hours, extra voting booths in referendum, polls

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- With Bangladesh set to hold parliamentary elections alongside the referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is considering extending polling time by one hour and doubling the number of... Read More


BNP leader Tarique hasn't applied for travel pass yet, Advisor Touhid says

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP leader Tarique Rahman has not applied for a travel pass to return home yet, Foreign Advisor Touhid has said amid growing speculation fuelled by the critical condition of his mothe... Read More


Bangladesh hikes 12kg LPG cylinder price by Tk 38 for December

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 3.17 per unit for December, reflecting a rise in costs on the international market. As a result, the price of the most ... Read More


After SPs, govt reshuffles 527 police station chiefs in pre-election lottery

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has reassigned the officers-in-charge (OCs) of 527 police stations across the country through a lottery in the latest shake-up of key law-enforcement positions ahead of... Read More


Law and order workshop for election suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The government has suspended a workshop concerning law and order surrounding the upcoming parliamentary election and the referendum. The home ministry announced the move in a letter ... Read More