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Police zero in on domestic worker over Mohammadpur double murder

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- After the suspected double murder of a woman and her teenage daughter in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, police have set their sights on a domestic aide who had only been working at the home for... Read More


'I could have a heart attack if remanded,' NASSA Group boss tells court

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- A Dhaka court has granted police three days to grill Nazrul Islam Mazumder, the chairman of NASSA Group, in connection with a murder case linked to the July Uprising. Dhaka Additiona... Read More


Students surround Shikkha Bhaban again as Dhaka Central University ordinance lags

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Students of seven colleges demanding the issuance of the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance have once again occupied Abdul Gani Road in front of the Shikkha Bhaban, disruptin... Read More


Two secretaries to lead new NBR divisions under current govt, says Chairman Khan

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The two divisions of the National Board of Revenue -- Revenue Policy and Revenue Management - will be introduced during the tenure of the interim government, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rah... Read More


Jatiya Party factions of Anisul, Manju come together in new alliance

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- A new alliance called the National Democratic Front (NDF) has been formed, which includes the Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and as well as Anwar Hossain Manju's Jati... Read More


Bachelor's, Master's-level teachers eligible for MPO inclusion in new policy

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The government has introduced a new Monthly Pay Order (MPO) policy for private schools and colleges, bringing several key changes, including the opportunity for Bachelor's (Honours) a... Read More


Onion imports resume through Hili Land Port after 3 months

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Onion imports from India have resumed through the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur after three months of suspension. On the first day, 30 tonnes of onions, imported by a company named Rock... Read More


Mobile phone traders clear Agargaon roadblock after BTRC assures on import, NEIR issues

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- After daylong protests in Agargaon, mobile phone traders have cleared the roads following assurances from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) that their dema... Read More


Students hold night protest outside Shikkha Bhaban over Dhaka Central University ordinance

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Students demanding the issuance of the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance have continued their sit-in outside the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education building on Ab... Read More


42.5mn Bangladeshi children received typhoid vaccine, says UNICEF

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh Rana Flowers has said more than 42.5 million children in Bangladesh have been given the typhoid vaccine. In a statement, UNICEF said the Typhoid C... Read More