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Crimes against humanity: Arrest warrants issued against Quader, Arafat, 5 others

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against seven people, including Awami League General Secretary and former road transport minister Obaidul Quader, after t... Read More


Protests erupt in Shahbagh, Dhaka University after Osman Hadi's death

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Supporters and activists of the July Moncho have taken to Shahbagh in Dhaka, demanding justice for the killing of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi. Protests also erupte... Read More


Journalist shot dead in Khulna

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- A journalist has been shot dead in Khulna's Dumuria. Aronghata Police Station chief Shahjahan Ahmed said the shooting took place at 9:30pm at Shalua Bazar on Sunday. The victim was... Read More


Saudi Arabia lifts expatriate fees to boost industrial sector

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Saudi Arabia has abolished the "expatriate fees" imposed on foreign workers employed in industrial establishments registered under industrial licences. The decision was taken at a c... Read More


Yunus declares state mourning on Saturday over Hadi's death

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The interim government has declared state mourning on Saturday over Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi's death, who was shot in the head by assailants. In a televised add... Read More


Osman Hadi dies under treatment in Singapore, confirms Inqilab Moncho

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi, who was shot in the head in Dhaka, has died while receiving advanced treatment in Singapore, the platform says. The platform's Dhaka U... Read More


Interim government appoints 673 BCS candidates after over 18 years

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The interim government has appointed 673 candidates of the 27th BCS to different civil service cadre positions, over 18 years after the annulment of their preliminary oral exam resul... Read More


EC sets Jan 17 deadline for international election observer applications

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has invited international observers, foreign media representatives, and organisations to monitor the general elections and referendum scheduled for Feb 1... Read More


Advisor Asif Nazrul calls swift bail orders at High Court 'alarming'

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has expressed concern over what he described as an "alarming" number of bail orders being granted by the High Court within a short period. He made the remark... Read More


Amnesty International calls for release of Anis Alamgir in anti-terror case

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Amnesty International has called for the release of journalist Anis Alamgir, who has been arrested in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act. "Anis Alamgir's arrest continues an alarmi... Read More