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Government appoints new deputy commissioners in four more districts

Dhaka, April 1 -- The government has assigned new deputy commissioners (DCs) to four more districts. These officers, holding the rank of deputy secretary, will serve as district magistrates alongside... Read More


UK law firm calls ICT ruling on Sheikh Hasina unlawful over 'bias and due process violations'

Dhaka, April 1 -- A prominent London-based law firm has challenged the prosecution and death sentence of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, directly contesting the legality and fairness of the so-ca... Read More


Kingsley Napley calls ICT ruling on Sheikh Hasina unlawful, citing bias and due process violations

Dhaka, April 1 -- A prominent London-based law firm has challenged the prosecution and death sentence of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, directly contesting the legality and fairness of the Inter... Read More


Child dies as Rajshahi sees rising measles toll with dozens waiting for ICU care

Dhaka, April 1 -- A child has died of measles at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, marking the fourth measles-related death at the facility. Hospital spokesperson Shankar Kumar Biswas confirmed the ... Read More


RAB arrests rape suspect after 13-year-old schoolgirl dies by 'suicide' in Mymensingh

Dhaka, April 1 -- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested a man in connection with the alleged rape and subsequent suicide of a 13-year-old schoolgirl in Mymensingh's Phulpur Upazila. The arrest of... Read More


Three children from same family drown in Moulvibazar's Kulaura

Dhaka, April 1 -- Three children from the same family have died after drowning in a water-filled pit in Moulvibazar's Kulaura Upazila. The incident occurred in Madhya Fatiguli village under Karmadha ... Read More


Court orders release of woman detained in Savar over 'Joy Bangla slogan'

Dhaka, April 1 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the release of Tahmina Akhter, who was detained allegedly for shouting the "Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu" slogan while paying homage at the National Memorial... Read More


Not 'vague statement', Bangladesh should 'condemn' aggression, says Iranian envoy

Dhaka, April 1 -- Iran feels hurt with the two statements issued by the Bangladesh government after the US and Israeli attacks in Iran, Iranian Ambassador to Dhaka Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said. O... Read More


Chief whip signals parliamentary committee by Sunday to drive constitutional reform

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has said a 15-20 member special parliamentary committee will be formed shortly to advance constitutional amendments, with progress likely visible. Sp... Read More


UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Dhaka, April 1 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should align more closely with European allies on security and economy,... Read More