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Farhad Mazhar says trying Hasina in old tribunal was a mistake that risks global doubts

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Columnist and thinker Farhad Mazhar believes the trial of Sheikh Hasina was essential, yet holding it in the International Crimes Tribunal, which was forged by the deposed prime minis... Read More


Praying for Khaleda is a 'religious duty', says Jamaat leader Porwar

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar believes it is a "moral and religious duty" to pray for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment in the hospital. H... Read More


Teacher protests cast doubt over annual exams across government schools

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Despite warnings from the government, the announcement by government primary and secondary school teachers to continue their work stoppage has sparked uncertainty over the annual exa... Read More


BNP suspends December roadshow amid Khaleda Zia's illness

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- The BNP has postponed its two-week "Victory Torch Roadshow", originally announced to mark the month of victory in December, due to the "critical" condition of Chairperson Khaleda Zia... Read More


Sports reporter dies in motorcycle accident on Khilgaon Flyover

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Police have reported the death of a sports journalist in a motorcycle accident on the slope of Dhaka's Khilgaon Flyover. Zahir Bhuiya, 53, served as a senior reporter for the daily ... Read More


Bangladesh records highest monthly dengue fatalities in November this year

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Bangladesh has reported five more deaths due to dengue fever, while 636 new patients have been admitted to hospitals with the disease in the past 24 hours. In November, dengue claim... Read More


Fire sparks at new building in Secretariat

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- A fire has sparked in a new building of the Secretariat, the nerve centre of Bangladesh's administration, stirring panic among officials and staff as they heard the fire alarm, saw s... Read More


Section of primary teachers goes on strike, announce boycott of annual exams

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- A section of primary school assistant teachers is conducting a total work stoppage programme and have announced a boycott of annual exams starting on Monday. Supporters of the "Prim... Read More


Protesters block roads to demand 6-lane expansion for Ctg-Cox's Bazar Highway

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Local protesters have taken to the streets to demand the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway be expanded to six lanes. From 10am to noon on Sunday, they blocked roads in Satkania's Keran... Read More


3 injured as motorcyclists attack Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge toll plaza officers

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- At least three people have been injured after a group of young men have attacked toll plaza officers of the "Seventh Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge" over the Arial Kha River in M... Read More