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'Bloodthirsty Rony' arrested with weapon in Dhaka's Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) says it has arrested "notorious criminal" Monir Hossain aka "Roktochosha Jony" ("Bloodthirsty Jony") from Dhaka's Mohammadpur with makeshift weapons.... Read More


Security guard struck by falling railing during quake dies in Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- A security guard has died in Dhaka's Mugda after a railing from the roof of an under-construction building collapsed during the earthquake. The guard, identified with a single name ... Read More


Government given Nov 29 to fulfil 'assurances' or teachers plan renewed strike

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Government primary school assistant teachers have set a Nov 29 deadline for authorities to implement "assurances" on salary increase and higher-grade promotion. On Friday, the teach... Read More


Chief of Army Staff Waker receives 'Senabahini Padak'

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has received the "Senabahini Padak". The medal was handed over by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus during the Armed Forces Day reception at Dhaka Canto... Read More


Bangladesh quake: Child dies after being struck by falling building eave

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- A 10-year-old boy has died and dozens more have been treated for injuries following an earthquake that struck parts of Bangladesh. As many as 41 people were admitted to Dhaka Medica... Read More


Bangladesh govt putting public safety first after quake, says Yunus

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The Bangladesh government says it is closely monitoring the situation across the country, including in Dhaka, in the aftermath of an earthquake that jolted the nation. "The governme... Read More


CID arrests 'ringleader' of fake Russian visa racket

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested a man accused of running a fraud ring that allegedly swindled more than Tk 12 million from people seeking jobs in R... Read More


Fire Service logs multiple damage reports after 5.7 earthquake rocks Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake near Narsingdi has left at least four people dead, with reports emerging from several areas of cracked buildings and chunks of plaster falling away. The t... Read More


Teachers demand 'clear announcement' on MPO inclusion, ministry 'readying' process

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Non-government school teachers, long unpaid, have maintained a 19-day protest outside Dhaka's National Press Club, urging the government to extend MPO coverage to new institutions. ... Read More


Bangladesh's first finance secretary Matiul Islam dies at 95

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Matiul Islam, a former finance secretary in the 1970s, has died at the age of 95, his family has said. His daughter, Nadia Munaim, confirmed his death on Thursday. Born on Jan 24, ... Read More