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ACC prosecutes Rupayan Real Estate chairman over 'illegal land use'

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has prosecuted Liaquat Ali Khan Mukul, chairman of Rupayan Real Estate Limited, on charges of illegally obtaining land-use clearance, special pro... Read More


Key suspect Faisal's 'associate' Rubel to be interrogated for six days over Hadi murder

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- A Dhaka court has granted police six days to interrogate Faisal Rubel Ahmed, a close associate of Faisal Karim Masud -- the prime suspect in the murder of Inqilab Moncho leader Shari... Read More


Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman promises full cooperation for free, fair, peaceful election

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said the armed forces will provide all-out support to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election. He made the remarks at a discussio... Read More


Advisory Council approves Dhaka Central University Ordinance

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Advisory Council has greenlighted the Dhaka Central University Ordinance, which will bring seven government colleges "under a single academic framework". The matter has been con... Read More


Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup in India, government decides after meeting with players

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup, with the government standing by its earlier decision even after a high-level meeting with the country's cricketers, Sports ... Read More


Bangladesh declares public holiday on Feb 11, the day before the election

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The government has declared a public holiday on Feb 11, the day before the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum. The Advisory Council has also approved an additional d... Read More


BTMA urges implementation of import duty on cotton yarn

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has urged the interim government to implement the commerce ministry's proposal to remove the bond facility for cotton yarn imports. T... Read More


Taking voters' NIDs for campaigning is a crime, says Election Commission

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Election Commission has warned against the collection of voters' National Identity Cards (NIDs) during campaigning for the 13th parliamentary elections, calling the practice a pu... Read More


Trial opens against Obaidul Quader, 6 others; testimony on Feb 17

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the start of a trial against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six others in a crimes against humanity case. Feb 17 has ... Read More


Ideal College, Dhaka College students engage in street clashes once again

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Students of Dhanmondi's Ideal College and Dhaka College have again clashed in the Science Laboratory area of Dhaka. The confrontation began around 11:30am on Thursday, triggering ch... Read More