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Asif Mahmud seeks exemplary punishment over Chankharpul murders

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- In the July Uprising case over the killing of six people, including student Anas, in Chankharpul, testimony from Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain -- one of the movement's key coordinators ... Read More


Bangladesh records one more dengue death, 755 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Over the past 24 hours, dengue has claimed one more life in Bangladesh, raising this year's toll to 243, while 755 people were admitted to hospitals around the country. According to... Read More


HSC result: Dhaka leads in both pass rate and GPA-5 achievers

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Dhaka has topped the Higher Secondary Certificate results this year in both overall pass rate and GPA-5 achievements among the nine general education boards. At a press conference h... Read More


RUCSU elections: Voting concludes, counting to begin at 6pm

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall, and senate student representative elections have concluded without any major irregularities or disturbances. Voting be... Read More


Fire breaks out at 'medical equipment' factory in Chattogram EPZ

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- A fire has erupted on two floors of a medical equipment manufacturing company near the Chittagong Export Processing Zone, also known as the Chattogram EPZ. EPZ Police Station chief ... Read More


NCP will skip July Charter signing unless legal basis is guaranteed, Nahid says

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) says it will not attend the July Charter signing ceremony unless it is first informed of the legal basis of the charter and how it will be formalised... Read More


MPO teachers, staff protests enter fifth day

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Teachers and employees under the MPO scheme have continued their protest programme for a fifth consecutive day to push for 20 percent of their basic salary as housing allowance. Alt... Read More


Capt Shahabuddin Ahmed, a Liberation War hero who took part in Operation Kilo Flight, dies at 77

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Capt Shahabuddin Ahmed, Bir Uttom - a Liberation War hero known for his role in air missions such as Operation Kilo Flight - has died at the age of 77. He died at his home in Dhaka'... Read More


Prosecution seeks death penalty against Hasina, Asaduzzaman over crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The prosecution has sought the death penalty against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan for crimes against humanity case in their attem... Read More


UN calls for prompt civilian court trial for detained Bangladesh Army officers

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Bangladeshi authorities to swiftly produce the army officers held in military custody before a "competent" civil... Read More