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5 burnt as man uses petrol to set fire to family in Narsingdi

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A man has allegedly launched an arson attack on his own family in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, using petrol to set their house on fire and leaving five people, including his wife and chi... Read More


Another low likely to form over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast the formation of another low-pressure area over the southern Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions within the next 24 hours.... Read More


Jubo League leader Samrat ordered to appear in court by Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A court has summoned expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Chowdhury Samrat, who is out on bail in a money laundering case worth Tk 2 billion, to appear before it by Sunday. Dhaka Metr... Read More


Tribunal to set date of verdict in crimes against humanity case against Hasina on Nov 13

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal will set a date for the verdict in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other top officials of her governm... Read More


Student union elections: Chhatra Shibir's shock sweep across four campuses sparks polarisation debate

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Islami Chhatra Shibir's sweeping wins in the central student union elections at Chittagong and Rajshahi universities after strong showings in Dhaka and Jahangirnagar have surprised m... Read More


Students of Govt Science College block Farmgate

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Students of Government Science College have blocked roads in the Farmgate area to protest against illegal parking outside the institution, the reckless parking of various vehicles in... Read More


Tigers look for series joy against West Indies

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Bangladesh have won the toss and chosen to bat in the decisive third and final ODI against the West Indies, with the series on the line. The Tigers won the ODI series opener by a co... Read More


Iajuddin's constitutional 'breach' led to 1/11, says lawyer in caretaker government hearing

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Lawyer Sharif Bhuiyan has argued before the Appellate Division that the 1/11 political crisis in Bangladesh occurred because former president Iajuddin Ahmed "breached' the Constituti... Read More


July Uprising: Three reasons given for actor Iresh Zaker's exemption from case

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A petition has been filed seeking the discharge of actor Iresh Zaker from the murder case of BNP activist Mahfuz Alam Sraban, who was killed during the July Uprising. On Oct 9, the ... Read More


EC will not 'succumb to any pressure', CEC Nasir Uddin says

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called upon Upazila administrators (UNOs) not to yield to any form of pressure while carrying out their responsibilities during ... Read More