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Many insurance companies think of depositors' money as their own, says NBR chairman

Dhaka, March 17 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has criticised life insurance company owners for treating depositor funds as their own, describing the situation as "te... Read More


'In sha Allah, we will win!' says Hamza Choudhury as homecoming sparks frenzy in Sylhet

Dhaka, March 17 -- As eager football fans gathered at Sylhet Osmani International Airport to welcome Hamza Choudhury, the scene quickly turned chaotic. Officials from the Bangladesh Football Federatio... Read More


Election Commissioner Sanaullah sees no viable alternative to 'proxy voting' for expatriates

Dhaka, March 17 -- Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah believes that proxy voting is likely the most effective solution to ensure that expatriates can vote. Online, postal ballots, and prox... Read More


Hamza Choudhury arrives in Bangladesh amid much fanfare

Dhaka, March 17 -- A wave of excitement has gripped football fans in Bangladesh as former Premier League star Hamza Choudhury arrived in the country to mark a highly anticipated homecoming. The Engli... Read More


Seven colleges will retain higher secondary despite university status: UGC

Dhaka, March 17 -- The proposed framework for establishing an independent university for the seven government colleges in Dhaka includes plans to retain the higher secondary education in those college... Read More


Railway staff call off protest after 'assurance of payment in a week'

Dhaka, March 17 -- Temporary railway staff have called off plans to surround the Rail Bhaban after authorities promised to pay off their outstanding salaries and settle other demands over the next wee... Read More


Man holds knife to child's throat, 'attempts to rape' mother in Jashore

Dhaka, March 17 -- Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into a home and threatening a four-year-old girl with a knife while attempting to "rape" her mother in Jashore. The incident occ... Read More


Call it what it is: Chief Advisor's Office condemns DMP chief's call to replace 'rape' with softer terms

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has strongly condemned the remarks made by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali calling on the public to avoid using th... Read More


MC College gang-rape trial to proceed in speedy tribunal

Dhaka, March 17 -- The trial of two cases -- one involving the gang-rape of a housewife at Sylhet's MC College dormitory and the other involving extortion and robbery charges -- will now proceed in th... Read More


Cooking oil supplied to traders on condition of 'purchasing other products'; sold to 'regular buyers'

Dhaka, March 17 -- Despite an increase in the supply of soyabean oil, traders are keeping their shelves selectively stocked. Instead of displaying all available bottles, they are reserving the oil for... Read More