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RAB arrests NCP leader over rape allegation in Chattogram

Bangladesh, July 23 -- A leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has been arrested in a rape case filed by a college student, who alleged that he made a physical relationship with her after luring ... Read More


EC can't act on MP Nazrul despite expulsion, says Commissioner Masud

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has clarified that the Election Commission (EC) has no scope to strip Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam of his parliamentary seat despit... Read More


Rain to drench all divisions, including Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Under the influence of an active monsoon, Dhaka has recorded 40mm of rainfall over the past 30 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Offic... Read More


Foreign experts to inspect LNG terminal after fault disrupts gas supply

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The cause of the technical glitch that has disrupted operations at a floating LNG terminal (FSRU) in Moheshkhali has yet to be identified. As local engineers have been unable t... Read More


HSC exams suspended over floods will restart Jul 27, says Minister Milon

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams suspended because of flooding in five districts under the Chattogram education board have been rescheduled to resume from... Read More


No one should die in rural Bangladesh for lack of healthcare: Zubaida

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman has urged young physicians to help build a better healthcare system, saying rural Bangladesh remains underserved. Speaking at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical... Read More


50th BCS: 6,165 candidates advance to viva after written exam

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the written examination for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment. The PSC announced on Thursday ... Read More


Home minister says only president can answer resignation speculation

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said President Mohammed Shahabuddin is constitutionally free to resign if he wishes. Speaking about the mounting speculation that the preside... Read More


Police question woman after former Chhatra Dal leader is hacked to death in Bogura

Bangladesh, July 23 -- A former local Chhatra Dal leader has been hacked to death in Bogura in an attack police believe stemmed from a longstanding personal feud. The victim, Atikur Rahman Sagar Mond... Read More


Government sends 17 police officers into compulsory retirement

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The government has ordered the compulsory retirement of 17 police officers, including three deputy inspectors general (DIGs), citing the "public interest". The home ministry is... Read More