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President mourns death of Bangladesh's first Air Force chief AK Khandker

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed sorrow at the death of AK Khandker, the deputy chief of staff of the Bangladesh forces during the Liberation War and the country's first ... Read More


CEC to meet chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force to discuss election security

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has fixed Sunday to meet with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force to review the law and order ahead of the February par... Read More


Zubaida flies back to London ahead of husband Tarique's return

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Zubaida Rahman, the wife of BNP leader Tarique Rahman, has set off for London ahead of her husband's planned return to Bangladesh after more than a decade in the UK. She left Dhaka ... Read More


"Extremist, reckless groups" trying to create anarchy across Bangladesh, says education advisor

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Education Advisor CR Abrar has said some "extremist, reckless groups" are trying to create anarchy and lawlessness across Bangladesh by taking advantage of the murder of Inqilab Monc... Read More


Rally, torch procession held in Dhaka over attacks on Udichi, Chhayanaut, media houses

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- A section of Udichi Shilpigosthi has organised a cultural rally in Dhaka in protest against what it describes as "planned criminal attacks", vandalism and arson targeting the organis... Read More


Absentee funeral prayer, protest rally held for Hadi in Chattogram

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- People from different walks of life, including students, have participated in the funeral prayer in absentia held for Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi in Chattogram. Th... Read More


Bangladesh observing day of mourning for slain activist Osman Hadi

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Bangladesh is observing a day of state mourning following the death of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot at close range in Dhaka earlier this month. National flags ... Read More


DUCSU demands renaming of Bangabandhu, Fazilatunnesa halls

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has announced a programme to besiege the vice-chancellor's office, demanding the renaming of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Ha... Read More


DUCSU demands renaming of Sheikh Mujib, Fazilatunnesa halls

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has announced a programme to besiege the vice-chancellor's office, demanding the renaming of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Ha... Read More


Sirajganj man dies as boat capsizes enroute to Italy, family allege malice

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- A man from Ullapara Upazila in Sirajganj has died while attempting to "illegally" migrate to Italy through the Mediterranean, with his family alleging he was killed and his body dump... Read More