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Train operation on Jamuna Railway Bridge begins

Sirajganj, Feb. 12 -- awaited train operation on the newly built railway bridge over the Jamuna River has begun. The Dhaka-bound intercity train 'Silk City Express' from Rajshahi crossed the bridge a... Read More


University students demand higher tobacco taxes, stricter laws

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Students from various universities on Wednesday called for an increase in tobacco taxes and immediate passing of the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Law in the upcoming nat... Read More


SP Tanvir Salehin detained from Rajshahi's Sardah

Rajshahi, Feb. 12 -- Detectives have detained Superintendent of Police Tanvir Salehin Emon from Bangladesh Police Academy in Rajshahi's Sardah. Additional Deputy Inspector (crime management) of Rajsh... Read More


Khaleda's condition now much better: Prof Zahid

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health has significantly improved and is now in a stable condition, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain has said. Speaking to reporters in Lo... Read More


UN report finds brutal, systematic repression; calls for justice

, Feb. 12 -- Bangladesh's previous government and security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League, systematically engaged in a range of serious human ri... Read More


Dr Yunus reaffirms commitment to upholding rule of law, welcomes OHCHR report

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Welcoming the report by the UN Human Rights Office, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reiterated the interim government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and called on al... Read More


UN report finds widespread human rights violations by Hasina regime

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The OHCHR report highlights 'extensive and grave human rights violations' under the Hasina-led government, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, torture and excessive ... Read More


Ansar Forces play crucial role in national security and dev: Home Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Home Affairs Adviser, Lieutenant General (retd) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that the Ansar forces play a crucial role in ensuring security and development to build a ... Read More


Dr Yunus urges Oman to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged outgoing Ambassador of Oman Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al-Bulushi to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers and help expand trade and ene... Read More


Ex-MP Sheikh Helal's aide detained at Dhaka Airport

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Law enforcement agencies have detained Hossain Muhammad Murad, also known as Sohel Murad, personal assistant (PA) to ex-MP Sheikh Helal Uddin, from Hazrat Shahjalal International Air... Read More