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Student among 2 dead as truck rams motorcycle in Dhaka's Jatrabari

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Two people on a motorcycle, including a student, have been killed after their vehicle was rammed by a truck in the Shanir Akhra area of Dhaka's Jatrabari. The incident occurred late... Read More


Bangladesh will not contest ICC ruling over replacing Tigers in World Cup

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it will not challenge the ICC's decision to replace the Tigers with Scotland in next month's T20 World Cup. Amzad Hussain, chairman of th... Read More


Dignity bigger than sporting glory for Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- There's a saying, leave the table when respect is no longer served. Watching the cricket saga over the last couple of weeks, this line has come back more than once. Maybe, the line... Read More


Bangladesh says it is 'shocked' that Hasina was given Delhi platform to 'incite unrest'

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The interim government has expressed "surprise and shock" at India's decision to allow Sheikh Hasina, a fugitive convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal, to speak publicly in ... Read More


DUCSU, Chhatra Dal leaders trade extortion allegations over campus shops

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leaders have traded allegations over extortion involving shops on the Dhaka University campus. On Satur... Read More


High Court asks why CEC shouldn't face contempt charges over party registration delay

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The High Court has asked why contempt of court charges should not be filed against Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with its directive to dispose of ... Read More


Teenager dies after falling while filming Tarique rally procession in Ctg

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- A 14-year-old boy has died after falling on the road while filming a procession linked to an election rally held by BNP leader Tarique Rahman in the port city of Chattogram. The inc... Read More


Bangladesh raises cost of Rooppur nuclear power plant project by Tk 255.92bn

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The government has approved a Tk 255.92 billion increase in cost of the the Rooppur nuclear power plant construction project at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National E... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur vows to launch women-only evening bus service if elected

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said his party will introduce evening bus services exclusively for women if it comes to power, aiming to ensure safe and hassle-free travel ... Read More


An imprisoned BCL leader was only allowed to see the bodies of wife, child at jail gate. Prison authorities explain why

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Prison authorities have issued an explanation for why the imprisoned Jewel Hassan Saddam, president of the Bagerhat Sadar Upazila Chhatra League, was allowed to see the bodies of his... Read More