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Police identify 31, arrest 9 over attacks on newspapers, cultural institutions

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Police have identified 31 people involved in the attacks on the offices of two leading newspapers and two cultural organisations in Dhaka during a wave of violence triggered by news ... Read More


'A section of government' was involved in 'planned' attacks on media, says NCP chief Nahid

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed that "a section of the government" was involved in the attacks, vandalism, looting, and arson at the offices of... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Ron and 30 others over 'Tk 8.13 bn embezzlement'

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a case against 31 individuals, including former National Bank director Ron Haque Sikder, on charges of misappropriating Tk 8.13 bill... Read More


Udichi alleges 'deliberate' arson at central headquarters

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The Udichi Shilpigosthi has said the attack, vandalism, and arson at its central office following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi was "pre-planned". The case, filed with Shahbagh... Read More


Suspect bought TV, refrigerator with money 'looted' from Prothom Alo, says investigation officer

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The investigation officer of the case over the attack on the Prothom Alo office has claimed that one of the suspects used the money looted in the incident to buy a TV and a refrigera... Read More


Chattogram court prepares to begin trial proceedings over murder of lawyer Alif

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Following the completion of all legal procedures, the murder case of Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam Alif is now ready to be sent to the trial court. Assistant Public Prosecutor Md R... Read More


Bangladesh 'suspends' visa services at Delhi, Agartala missions

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh has reportedly suspended visa services at its missions in India. On Monday, the foreign ministry officials, who declined to be named, said notices about the suspension ha... Read More


Tarique's homecoming: Special trains to operate on 10 routes, three services cancelled

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh Railway will operate special trains on 10 routes to mark the homecoming of Tarique Rahman in response to an application by the BNP. To facilitate this, three short-distan... Read More


ULAB, DRIK launch 'Ctrl+Alt+Story' fellowship to promote long-form journalism

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), in collaboration with DRIK, has launched the "Ctrl+Alt+Story: Research and Storytelling in Journalism" fellowship. The inaugural se... Read More


Dhaka University says all halls 'structurally sound', repairs under way for minor vulnerabilities

Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Following November's earthquake, Dhaka University has assessed its residential halls and determined that "no building is structurally at risk", university authorities confirmed. On ... Read More