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Convicted former Rokeya University VC Hasibur sent to prison over Abu Sayed murder

Dhaka, May 17 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent Prof Md Hasibur Rashid, the former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, to prison following his 10-year sentence over ... Read More


Kaarina Kaisar's remains flown to Dhaka, family receives body in tears

Dhaka, May 17 -- The body of content creator and actress Kaarina Kaisar, who died in India while undergoing treatment, has reached Dhaka. A flight carrying her remains landed at Shahjalal Internation... Read More


RMG competitiveness vital for Bangladesh after LDC graduation: commerce minister

Dhaka, May 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has emphasised the necessity of maintaining the competitive edge of the ready-made garments (RMG) sector after Bangladesh officially graduat... Read More


Online gambling ring laundered millions through crypto, hundi: CID

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has busted an online gambling ring that earned nearly Tk 20 million daily, most of which was laundered abroad through hundi and cryptocurre... Read More


One suspect gets bail, developer pulls surrender petition over Bailey Road fire

Dhaka, May 17 -- Ramzanul Haque Nihad, managing director of Amin Mohammad Group, has withdrawn his surrender petition after initially seeking bail in connection with the Green Cozy Cottage fire that k... Read More


Mosleh Uddin Ahmed appointed new DMP commissioner

Dhaka, May 17 -- The government has appointed Additional Inspector General of Police Mosleh Uddin Ahmed as the new Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He was elected president of the Pol... Read More


Bangladesh to phase in skills-based education curriculum from 2028: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka, May 17 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said Bangladesh will introduce a new curriculum in phases from 2028, replacing what he described as an "outdated educati... Read More


Redy detergent renews promotional partnership with actor Tasnia Farin

Dhaka, May 17 -- Detergent powder brand Redy has renewed its partnership with actor Tasnia Farin following a "strong response" to previous promotional campaigns. A signing ceremony marking the contin... Read More


Government plans police training academy in Chattogram's Jungle Salimpur, says SP Masud Alam

Dhaka, May 17 -- The government is planning to build police training academies in Jungle Salimpur, long known as a "fortified stronghold" of criminal groups in Chattogram's Sitakunda Upazila, newly ap... Read More


Health minister says no nationwide Vitamin A campaign was held after early 2025

Dhaka, May 17 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said Bangladesh not only failed to sustain measles vaccination efforts under the previous administration, but also halted nationwide Vita... Read More