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NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir pelted with eggs in Bogura

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Eggs have been hurled at NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir after he was brought to a Bogura court following his arrest. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the Chief... Read More


President Hafiz Uddin 'ashamed, pained' by disruption at July Uprising event

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad says he felt "ashamed, pained" by the uproar and walkout at a state ceremony marking July Uprising Day, warning that such disorder damages Bang... Read More


ICT seeks Meta records to verify Major Mozaffar's suspicious Facebook contacts

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- The International Crimes Tribunal prosecution has asked Meta for data on former army major Mozaffar Hossain's suspicious Facebook contacts, 45 years after he was accused of invol... Read More


Gas crisis shuts 18% of Gazipur factories, sends workers home

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Around 17-18 percent of Gazipur's factories have declared a three-day closure amid a severe gas crisis, sending thousands of workers home. The shutdown, combined with Wednesday ... Read More


DMP ramps up security across Dhaka for July Mass Uprising Day

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a multi-layered security plan, including tighter searches at all entry points to the capital, for the observance of July Mass Uprisi... Read More


Bangladesh seeks more Saudi investment in solar power, other key sectors

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged Saudi Arabia to invest in Bangladesh in solar power generation and other sectors. He made the call when Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Wal... Read More


India says Tarique invited to BRICS outreach as BIMSTEC chair

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- India has clarified that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's invitation to the BRICS summit in New Delhi is linked to Bangladesh's current chairmanship of BIMSTEC, while a separate i... Read More


Hasina's hate speech barred, other remarks not restricted: ICT prosecution

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has barred former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from making "hate speech", but has imposed no blanket restriction on her statements, Chief Prosec... Read More


Two years after July Uprising, Bangladesh takes stock of its gains, gaps and unfinished promises

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Ballots, Reforms and Unfinished Promises Democracy restored: A historic election ended 18 months of interim rule and returned the BNP to power State reform under way: 120 of 13... Read More


Experts urge industry-led overhaul of skills development system in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Aug. 4 -- Policymakers, economists, development partners and industry leaders have urged a more comprehensive overhaul of Bangladesh's skills development system, urging closer coordination... Read More