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Two sentenced to death over 2023 murder of Tejgaon College student

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced two men to death for the murder of Tejgaon College student Ikram Hossain Molla in 2023. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Faiz delivered the ve... Read More


Two killed as bus rams Leguna during passenger drop-off in Jatrabari

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Two people have died and another has been injured after a speeding bus ploughed into a small passenger carrier, locally known as a "Leguna", in Dhaka's Jatrabari area while passenger... Read More


PM Tarique chairs meeting on Dhaka airport's third terminal

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has chaired a meeting on the long-delayed third terminal at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, with a focus on bringing the facility into o... Read More


PM Tarique meets Saudi ambassador at Secretariat

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting took place at the Cabinet Division in the Secret... Read More


PM Tarique's early arrival at Secretariat 'leaves many surprised'

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun attending office at the Secretariat in line with the Ramadan schedule, arriving shortly after 9am on Sunday. His Additional Press Secretary, ... Read More


Five held over alleged extortion-linked attack on Dhaka embroidery factory

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Five people have been arrested over an attack on an embroidery factory in Dhaka's Adabor after workers surrounded the local police station at midnight demanding action. Adabor Polic... Read More


Police detain six outside PM's Gulshan home after ignoring security warnings

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Police have detained six individuals from outside Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's residence in Dhaka's Gulshan after they reportedly refused to move from the high-security area. The... Read More


Bangladesh to seek US trade deal status after Trump tariffs scrapped

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The government plans to send a letter to Washington seeking clarity on the implications of its trade deal after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's retaliatory ... Read More


First session of 13th Parliament may start March 2nd week, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The first session of the 13th Parliament may be convened on Mar 12 or a few days earlier, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said. On Saturday evening, the BNP Standing Committee me... Read More


NCP leader lands in Bogura jail over 'fund embezzlement and extortion'

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A Bogura court has sent a National Citizen Party (NCP) leader to jail in connection with a case filed over embezzlement of funds, extortion and torture of a business rival. Bogura D... Read More