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India 'pushing into' ethnic Bengalis to Bangladesh without due process: Human Rights Watch

Dhaka, June 17 -- Indian authorities have forcibly expelled ethnic Bengali residents, mostly Muslims from West Bengal, to Bangladesh without due process, leaving dozens of families stranded along the ... Read More


Court sets charge-framing hearing against Hasina, 285 others for Jul 14

Dhaka, June 17 -- A Dhaka court has fixed Jul 14 for the remaining hearing on the framing of charges in a sedition case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others They are accused of ... Read More


Tribunal calls abuse of children a 'crime against humanity and society's moral foundation'

Dhaka, June 17 -- A Chattogram court has described child sexual abuse as not only a grave violation of rights but an "attack on the moral foundation of society", while delivering its verdict in a rape... Read More


Tarique says those responsible for measles toll will be identified before action is taken

Dhaka, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government will review who was responsible for the nationwide deaths of hundreds of children linked to a measles outbreak before taking act... Read More


Australia take series lead after spin trio dismantles Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 17 -- Bangladesh endured a disappointing start to the T20 series as a batting collapse left them with too little to defend, allowing Australia to claim a 4-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead in... Read More


Rice prices, supply 'satisfactory', says commerce minister

Dhaka, June 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has described the price and supply situation in the rice market as satisfactory after inspecting wholesale and retail markets in the capita... Read More


4 children die with measles symptoms, 111 new cases detected

Dhaka, June 17 -- Four more children with measles symptoms have died in Bangladesh over the last 24 hours, while 111 more people have been diagnosed with the highly infectious disease. The Directorat... Read More


Talking to PM could speed up Jagannath's second campus project: education minister

Dhaka, June 17 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has offered fresh hope over Jagannath University's long-standing demand for a second campus. The minister says he expects work on the proj... Read More


PM Tarique announces firm stance against siphoning public funds abroad

Dhaka, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced a tough government stance against the laundering of public money abroad. He made the declaration on Wednesday afternoon while addressing ... Read More


Tigers post 131 after display of reckless batting

Dhaka, June 17 -- A reckless batting display has left Bangladesh to defend a total of 132 in the first T20 International against Australia in Chattogram. The Tigers won the toss and opted to bat, tea... Read More