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CID inspects Rayerbazar graves before exhuming Uprising victims

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has "nearly completed" preparations to exhume unidentified bodies buried during the July Uprising that led to the fall of the Awami League gov... Read More


Pilkhana killings: IGP Baharul, four senior officers named for 'failing to uphold duties'

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The National Independent Inquiry Commission's report on the Pilkhana killings has named current Bangladesh Police Chief Baharul Alam among officers who allegedly "failed to perform th... Read More


Government plans tariff overhaul, incentives to boost smartphone sales, says Taiyeb

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The surge in illegal smartphone imports has reduced domestic sales by 20 percent, prompting the government to plan a comprehensive "tariff restructuring" for both imports and local pr... Read More


President Shahabuddin's Facebook account hacked, later restored

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Hackers briefly took control of President Mohammed Shahabuddin's verified Facebook account, which has now been restored. A post issued from the account first disclosed the breach on ... Read More


Police press charges in court over 106 July Uprising cases

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Police have submitted chargesheets in 106 cases over killings and violence during the July Uprising across Bangladesh. Of these, 31 are murder cases and 75 fall under other sections,... Read More


Badiul Alam flags 7 obstacles to free, fair general elections

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- SHUJAN Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar has outlined seven major 'obstacles' on the path to free, fair, and credible elections. The obstacles are, he explained, criminalisation in the ... Read More


Election Commission plans extended polling hours, extra voting booths in referendum, polls

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- With Bangladesh set to hold parliamentary elections alongside the referendum, the Election Commission (EC) is considering extending polling time by one hour and doubling the number of... Read More


Tanzid matches T20 record for catches in Ireland series-decider

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Tanzid Hasan has transformed a routine fielding session into a historic display, claiming five crucial catches in succession and cementing Bangladesh's dominance in the series-decider... Read More


Renaissance Dhaka launches Zaika signature a a carte menu

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel has introduced its latest culinary offering, the Zaika Signature A La Carte menu, bringing a refined interpretation of Indian cuisine to Bahar Multicui... Read More


Primary teachers' group warns of locking schools amid demands over pay, promotions

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- As a section of government primary school teachers continue their work stoppage by boycotting annual exams over pay raises and grade complexities, while another group threatened to "l... Read More