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Fire Service launches inquiry into Korail slum blaze

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Fire Service has formed a five-member committee to investigate Tuesday's blaze in Dhaka's Korail slum. In a statement on Wednesday, the Fire Service said the committee has been ... Read More


Cyclonic storm 'Senyar' forms over the Strait of Malacca

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast has intensified into a well-marked low. It is likely to move north-northwestward and intensify i... Read More


Court restricts foreign travel of Lovello Ice-Cream MD, chairman, their daughters

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A court has imposed travel ban on Lovello Ice-Cream Managing Director Md Ekramul Haque, his wife and Lovello Chairman Shamima Nargis Haque, and their daughters -- Muhsinina Taufika E... Read More


Court orders PBI probe into BNP candidate Tulee's remarks 'insulting Islam'

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- BNP's Dhaka-14 candidate Sanjida Islam Tulee, known for leading the anti-disappearance campaign under the banner "Mayer Dak", has been sued by a businessman from Old Dhaka over "hurt... Read More


Court orders seizure of tax records of Benazir's wife, daughter and Harun

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- A court has ordered the seizure of the income tax records of former police chief Benazir Ahmed's wife, Zeeshan Mirza, and daughter, Tahsin Raisa Binte Benazir. The court has also or... Read More


Police block teachers' march towards Jamuna demanding MPO inclusion

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Police have blocked a teachers' march towards the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, demanding the inclusion of all recognised non-MPO educational... Read More


Two more Baul artistes injured in attack in Thakurgaon

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- At least two Baul artistes were injured in an attack ahead of a protest against the repression of Bauls and the arrest of Baul artiste Abul Sarkar. The incident took place on Wednes... Read More


ICT prosecutors file contempt of court plea against BNP leader Fazlur

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) have filed a contempt of court petition against senior lawyer and BNP Chairperson's Advisor Fazlur Rahman, accusing him of maki... Read More


Govt promotes 31 police officers to DIG in major pre-election reshuffle

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The government has promoted 31 police officers to the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG) as part of a major shake-up of the force ahead of the national election. The Ministry of... Read More


ACC given until March to file probe report in Shakib Al Hasan stock fraud case

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been unable to submit its investigation report against former national cricket team captain and ex-MP Shakib Al Hasan, his mother Shirin Akte... Read More