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Govt considers shorter terms for lifers, release of elderly inmates

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The government is considering reducing the 30-year jail term for life-sentenced prisoners and releasing some elderly inmates after reviewing their sentences, an adviser said on Satu... Read More


Bangladesh left clinging to Asia Cup hopes after Sri Lanka defeat

, Sept. 14 -- Bangladesh's Asia Cup run has been left hanging by a thread after a bruising loss to Sri Lanka on Saturday night. Batting first, the problems started straight away. It took 14 balls to ... Read More


Newly elected DUCSU members take charge at first meeting

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- The newly elected members of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) formally assumed their responsibilities on Sunday as their first meeting was held at the Vice-Chancello... Read More


Dr Yunus mourns Farida Parveen's death

Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned folk singer Farida Parveen, noting that her renditions of Lalon's songs have touched the hea... Read More


JUCSU: Newly-elected VP Zitu vows to end sycophantic student politics

Savar, Sept. 14 -- Abdur Rashid Zitu, the newly elected Vice President (VP) of Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU), has pledged to end the culture of sycophantic student politics ... Read More


Ex-BNP leader held in Sylhet stone looting case

Sylhet, Sept. 14 -- A former president of Companiganj upazila unit of the BNP, who had been suspended from the party over his alleged involvement in the 'Sada Pathor' looting incident, was arrested in... Read More


17 shops gutted in Gazipur fire

Gazipur, Sept. 14 -- At least 17 shops were destroyed in a fire that broke out at a T-shirt manufacturing market in the Chandana area of Gazipur city early Sunday. According to the Fire Service and l... Read More


JUCSU polls: Single vote brings fortune to Shibir-backed candidate Ruhul

Savar, Sept. 14 -- Ruhul Islam, a candidate from the Shibir-backed panel, narrowly defeated Igimi Chakma of the Sampriti Oikya panel to win the post of Drama Secretary in the Jahangirnagar University ... Read More


Faridpur protesters block highways, railways for 5th day over constituency demarcation

Faridpur, Sept. 14 -- Locals continued blocking highways and railways for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district in protest against the demarcation of the Faridpur-... Read More


JUCSU: Meet the new hall leaders

Savar, Sept. 14 -- The results of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) and Hall Union elections have been announced. The announcement of hall union results began at 5:30pm on ... Read More