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Yunus plans to visit Tokyo in March after retiring as chief advisor

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will travel to Japan in the third week of March, after stepping down from his role as head of the interim administration with Bangladesh going to the pol... Read More


New US ambassador Brent Christensen arrives in Dhaka to 'boost bilateral ties, economic engagement'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Brent Christensen, the newly appointed United States ambassador to Bangladesh, has arrived in Dhaka. This marks Christensen's return to Bangladesh, having previously served as polit... Read More


'Shooter' Jinat confesses to killing Muchabbir, 3 suspects to be grilled

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Jinat, the "shooter" arrested over the murder of Jatiotabadi Swecchasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Muchabbir, has "confessed" to his involvement in court. The court ordered three ot... Read More


ICC letter flags security risks for Bangladesh team if Mustafizur plays, says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has highlighted three security concerns regarding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup in India, one of which specifically involves... Read More


Women make up just 4% of national poll candidates, raising alarm among rights groups

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Women candidates account for a mere 4.24 percent of total contestants in the national elections, prompting criticism from a coalition of 71 women's, human rights and development orga... Read More


Bangladesh matches may move to Chennai or Thiruvananthapuram as ICC weighs venue switch

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) may propose that Bangladesh's matches in the T20 World Cup be held at alternative venues in India, according to media reports. The Board of C... Read More


Two Ansar members arrested on charges of rape at Manikganj hospital

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Police have arrested two Ansar members over allegations of sexually assaulting a housewife at Manikganj Sadar Hospital. Authorities confirmed that following the arrests, both person... Read More


RAB says Banasree teenager was killed for refusing 'improper proposals'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said the 14-year-old schoolgirl found with her throat slit at her home in Banasree was killed after turning down "persistent advances" from a fam... Read More


Bangladesh slashes development allocation by 13% with steep cuts in health, education

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A shortage of projects has led to a 13 percent cut in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) allocation for the current fiscal year 2025-26. The allocation has been reduced by Tk 30... Read More


Three die after drinking rectified spirit as illegal liquor trade grips Rangpur

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Three people have reportedly died after consuming bootleg liquor in Rangpur Sadar and Badarganj Upazila. Of them, two died at Nayapara of Kishmat Basantapur village in Badarganj, wh... Read More