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Contractor sentenced to death over bKash agent's murder in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- A Chattogram court has handed down the death penalty to a contractor over the murder of a bKash agent in 2020. Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Begum Sirajam Munira del... Read More


Medical students across Bangladesh launch 'academic shutdown'

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Students from various medical colleges across the country have launched an "academic shutdown" to press for five key demands. One of their main demands is that only those with a Bach... Read More


Man dies during clash near Cox's Bazar Air Force base

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- At least one person has been killed after a clash broke out near the Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar. The incident occurred near the Samity Para area of the Cox's Bazar Mun... Read More


Govt sets office timing from 9am to 3:30pm during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The government has revised office timings for all the public, semi-public, autonomous and semi-autonomous organisations from 9am to 3:30pm for the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministr... Read More


Local government polls unlikely before June, focus remains on national vote: CEC

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said it will "not be possible" to prepare for local government elections by June, emphasising that the commission's primary objective ... Read More


Blaze in Sajek tourism hub partially contained, over 50 structures burnt

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Firefighters have brought a blaze under control at the Sajek Valley tourist hub in Rangamati's Baghaichhari Upazila, authorities said. The fire was contained around 4:30pm on Monday... Read More


I would call law-and-order situation 'satisfactory', says Home Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has described the law and order in the country as "satisfactory", but says there is room for improvement. He spoke to the media on Monda... Read More


Two arrested in abduction, sexual assault of SSC candidate in Patuakhali

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Authorities have arrested two men accused of abducting and raping an SSC candidate after breaking into her home in Patuakhali. According to the police complaint filed by her father ... Read More


Man not killed by Air Force gunfire at Cox's Bazar base, says ISPR

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The Inter-Services Public Relations, or ISPR, has refuted claims that a man was killed by gunfire from Air Force personnel during a clash near the Air Force base in Cox's Bazar. "A ... Read More


Bangladesh reduces bank transaction hours for Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Bangladesh Bank has revised the banking hours for the month of Ramadan. According to the new schedule, transactions will take place from 9:30am to 2:30pm. However, other bank opera... Read More