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Extramarital affair with expat's wife leads to murder of cattle trader, say police

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- An "extramarital affair" between the wife of an expatriate worker, cattle trader Abdul Latif, and his brother-in-law led to the murder, police say. Police have arrested four people ... Read More


Jamaat calls for wholesale administrative shake-up after announcement of election schedule

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has called for all deputy commissioners and police superintendents across Bangladesh to be transferred simultaneously once the Election Commission (EC) formally annou... Read More


Delhi in dilemma as geopolitics, legal factors complicate Dhaka's push for Hasina's extradition

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- After former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity in last year's July Uprising, questions have arisen over what steps India will take regar... Read More


'A proud moment': Yunus lauds Bangladesh squad after historic win over India

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated the Bangladesh national football team after their 1-0 victory over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers -- the country's first competi... Read More


Israeli minister threatens 'targeted killings' if Palestine gains statehood

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the arrest of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the killing of senior Palestinian Authority (PA) officials... Read More


Court orders freeze on 45mn Meghna Bank shares belonging to ex-land minister, family

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has received a court order to freeze approximately 45 million shares of Meghna Bank belonging to former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jave... Read More


Bangladesh to forgo Victory Day parade for second year

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh is set to mark Victory Day without a military parade for the second year in a row under the interim government. Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the... Read More


CEC Nasir urges political parties to help boost voter turnout

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called on political parties to help encourage voters to return to polling stations and to ensure strict compliance with the elec... Read More


Parties urged to pledge equitable, climate-resilient energy shift before election

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Ahead of the national elections, a coalition of civil society organisations has called on political parties to commit to a just, equitable, and climate-resilient energy transition, u... Read More


India coach Jamil 'extremely disappointed' after defeat to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- India coach Khalid Jamil struggled for words as he reacted to his team's 1-0 defeat to Bangladesh in the third-round return leg of the Asian Cup qualifiers. The decisive goal came i... Read More