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ACC to prosecute Menon over alleged teacher recruitment, promotions irregularities

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file cases against Rashed Khan Menon, former president of the governing body of Willes Little Flower School and College, over alleged i... Read More


Govt assigns gunmen to Prothom Alo, Daily Star editors amid security concerns

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Gunmen have been assigned to 20 people, including the editors of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, following the attacks on the offices of the newspapers, according to Home Advisor Jah... Read More


BNP leader Tarique Rahman set to register as voter on Dec 27

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- BNP leader Tarique Rahman is expected to register as a voter on Dec 27, two days after returning to the country following 17 years in exile. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin... Read More


Funeral prayers held for 6 Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in Sudan

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Funeral prayers have been held in Dhaka for six Bangladeshi soldiers killed in a drone attack on a United Nations peacekeeping base in Sudan. The service took place on Sunday mornin... Read More


Case filed over attack on Chhayanaut

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- A case has been initiated over the attack on the headquarters of preeminent cultural organisation Chhayanaut in Dhaka following a night of widespread violence sparked by the death of... Read More


ACC launches investigation against 13 NSI officials

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation against 13 officials of the National Security Intelligence (NSI) on charges of acquiring illegal wealth. ACC Deputy Dire... Read More


Bangladesh to celebrate Shab-e-Meraj on Jan 16

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Bangladesh will observe Shab-e-Meraj on the Jan 16 night following the sighting of the moon. The National Moon Sighting Committee confirmed the date on Sunday during a meeting chair... Read More


Former Badda Chhatra League president dies in prison custody

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Former Badda Chhatra League president Wasikur Rahman Babu has died while in prison custody. Assistant Inspector General of Prisons Jannatul Farhad said Wasikur died on Sunday. The ... Read More


Home or abroad? Police cannot confirm whereabouts of Hadi murder suspect Faisal

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Police are still unaware of the whereabouts of Faisal Karim, key suspect in the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, though nine days have passed since he was shot in Dhaka. At a joint... Read More


Foreign advisor alleges protesters in Delhi were 'allowed' to reach Bangladesh High Commission

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has rejected India's allegation that Bangladeshi media carried "misleading propaganda" linked to a protest held outside the Bangladesh High Commission ... Read More