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Advisors do not need 'safe exit', but nation does, says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has dismissed claims that some advisors of the interim government are seeking a "safe exit", saying none of the advisors require one. "Our advisors do not ne... Read More


15 military officers in 'custody over crimes against humanity', says Army HQ

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The Bangladesh Army has said it took 15 of its officers into custody following warrants issued against 30 over alleged involvement in enforced disappearances and crimes against human... Read More


Afghanistan bat against Bangladesh with eye on ODI series win

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Afghanistan opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the second ODI in their bid to seal the series in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh brought back Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain to rep... Read More


Bangladesh capitulate to humiliating defeat as Afghanistan clinch ODI series

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Bangladesh's hopes of a comeback were obliterated as their batting folded spectacularly while chasing a subpar total in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. After holdin... Read More


Clashes erupt at Jatiya Party rally in Kakrail, police use batons

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Pitched battles have erupted between Jatiya Party (JaPa) activists and police surrounding a workers' rally called outside the party's central office in Dhaka's Kakrail. The police d... Read More


Dhaka University set to host 'Sarat Utsob' after scrapping Satyen Sen Shilpi Group's allocation

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Dhaka University has revoked permission for the cultural organisation Satyen Sen Shilpi Group to organise the Sarat Utsob, an annual festival to mark the arrival of autumn, at the Fa... Read More


Bangladesh JaSaD questions Consensus Commission's motive behind proposal on Bangabandhu portraits

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) has raised objections to the National Consensus Commission's move to seek opinions on whether portraits of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur R... Read More


Elections and referendum on same day? Consensus panel to ask government to decide

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- The National Consensus Commission will propose that the government decide whether to hold the national election and the referendum at the same time, panel member Badiul Alam Majumdar... Read More


Duelling protests sparked by July fighter's 'harassment' paralyses Dhaka-Mymensingh traffic

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Road communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh has been disrupted following duelling protests by students and transport workers after a gazetted July fighter was allegedly harassed ... Read More


Man dies, 5 injured in Ashulia septic tank 'explosion'

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A man has died and at least five others, including several tenants, suffered injuries after a septic tank at a house in Dhaka's Ashulia exploded while being cleaned. The incident oc... Read More