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2 militants shot dead by security forces in India's Jammu and Kashmir

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Indian security forces have killed two militants during an ongoing encounter in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, broadcaster NDTV reports, citing officials. Based on specif... Read More


Child dies after following mother onto road in Sherpur

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- A 3-year-old girl has died after being caught between two vehicles while following her mother onto a road in Sherpur. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon in front of the Nawhat... Read More


Locals capture crocodile after weeks of sightings in Manikganj

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- A crocodile that had been spotted in a distributary of the Padma River in Manikganj has finally been captured in a trap set by local residents. The reptile was caught around 8:30pm o... Read More


Over 125 primary teachers hospitalised after police crackdown over 10th-grade pay protests

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- At least 125 government primary school teachers have been injured and received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital following a police crackdown on protesters demanding 10th-gr... Read More


Interim government's duty is elections not party interests, says Tarique

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Tarique Rahman has said the main duty of the interim government is to organise elections rather than advance any party interest. Speaking virtually from London at a conference of Mat... Read More


Left Democratic Alliance warns of action if Chittagong Port lease not withdrawn

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The Left Democratic Alliance has warned that it will surround the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, if the "plot to hand over the profitable Chitt... Read More


Extra police deployment in Dhaka streets 'part of regular security exercise', says DMP

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Increased police presence across Dhaka has raised questions among the public over possible security concerns. Police, however, said the deployment is part of their "regular security ... Read More


Ten injured as 'Jubo Dal' attacks amaat-e-Islami rally in Jamalpur

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Jamaat-e-Islami nominated MP candidate Abdus Sattar has accused the Jubo Dal of attacking his election rally in Jamalpur. At least 10 Jamaat supporters were injured in the attack at ... Read More


Chief Justice Refaat Ahmed calls for moral, not administrative, reform in judiciary

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has said the judiciary must undergo reform to remain "relevant" with the times. Speaking at a reunion event marking the 75th anniversary of Dhaka Univ... Read More


Crocodile caught in Padma River finds new home in Gazipur Safari Park

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The crocodile caught in a branch of the Padma River is being taken to Gazipur Safari Park after being handed over to the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Department of Forest. Hari... Read More