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Court freezes Ruhal's 56 bank accounts

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to freeze 56 bank accounts belonging to former health minister AFM Ruhal Haque, his wife Ila Haque, and their ... Read More


Int'l Day of Older Persons observed

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- With the slogan "One day you built the world, today I will build dreams and care for you with love," the 35th International Day of Older Persons was observed in Shibganj, Chapainawabg... Read More


Shibir leader Saiful's home set on fire

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A group of miscreants set fire to the house of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Mohammad Saiful Islam Bhuiyan, son of Master Siddiqur Rahman Bhuiyan of Shamsher Uddin Bhuiyan's... Read More


Allegation of land grabbing using ex-MP's family identity

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- An allegation has been raised regarding the illegal occupation and construction of a building on five decimals of land under RS Dag No. 31 of Jirabo Mouza in Ashulia Police Station of... Read More


CCC to vaccinate 829k children against typhoid

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Chattagram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said that 829,301 children will be vaccinated against typhoid in 1,546 schools and 783 outreach sites in the city. Of thes... Read More


UNO removes two illegal bunds

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The removal of illegal bunds obstructing the flow of water in the beels of Chatmohar, Pabna, continues. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Musa Naser Chowdhury rec... Read More


142 bags of rice stolen from Sonamasjid warehouse

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A total of 142 bags of rice were stolen from a warehouse in Baliadighi area of Sonamasjid, Chapainawabganj. On Monday afternoon, with the help of local residents, police conducted a r... Read More


BGB operation at Sylhet border

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A special operation conducted by the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) led to the seizure of 237 Indian cows and 42 buffaloes, marking the largest cattle seizure in the history of the 48 BGB.... Read More


'India restrains Hasina from political speeches'

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Indian government has reportedly asked former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to refrain from making political statements, according to South Asia affairs expert Prof Radh... Read More


Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $966m in talc cancer lawsuit

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, finding the company liable in the latest trial alleging its talc ... Read More