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3-day remand granted for accused in Primeasia Univ student murder case

Dhaka, May 9 -- A Dhaka court on Friday granted a three-day remand for Nofaria Haque alias Tina, one of the accused in the murder case of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez. Dhaka Metr... Read More


Govt wants to punish evil circles: CHT Adviser

Dhaka, May 9 -- CHT Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma on Friday said the interim government wants to ensure punishment of evil circles with a conviction to check waste and destruction of the national re... Read More


Biman reschedules flights on three routes amid India-Pakistan tensions

Dhaka, May 9 -- In light of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced changes to the schedules of its flights to Toronto, London and Rome, as the airline... Read More


Former Narayanganj Mayor Ivy arrested after overnight tension

Narayanganj, May 9 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy was arrested from her city residence early Friday. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Narayanganj Sadar Model Police ... Read More


Doubts growing about interim govt's capability to govern: Tarique

Dhaka, May 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said some recent incidents, including former President Abdul Hamid's departure from the country, are increasingly raising doubts among peop... Read More


Led by NCP, protesters block Shahbagh demanding ban on Awami League

Dhaka, May 9 -- Protesters blocked the Shahbagh intersection around 4:40 pm on Friday, demanding a ban on the Awami League (AL), vowing to continue their sit-in until their demands are met. The annou... Read More


Oxfam condemns misogynistic backlash; calls for protecting women, feminist voices

Dhaka, May 9 -- Oxfam in Bangladesh on Friday said they are "deeply concerned" by the recent surge in disinformation, misogynistic rhetoric and public attacks targeting women and feminist voices which... Read More


Decision to ban Awami League lies with govt, EC, not us: Moyeen Khan

Dhaka, May 9 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Friday said the government and the Election Commission can decide whether the Awami League should be banned or barred from the election. "Whe... Read More


Protesters gather near Jamuna demanding ban on AL

Dhaka, May 9 -- Leaders and activists from various political parties, including the NCP, began gathering at the Fountain Square of Mintu Road near the residence of the Chief Adviser following Jumma' p... Read More


Lack of dedicated cycling lanes puts riders at risk in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 9 -- Dedicated cycling lanes on Bangladesh roads still remain more of a distant dream when each year globally, nearly 1.2 million people lose their lives on the roads, more than a quarter o... Read More