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AB Party chief Monju apologises for straying from 'new political path'

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju has apologised for straying from a promised new political framework. Speaking at an event on Tuesday amid rumours of AB Part... Read More


Yunus wants entrepreneurship-focused learning to replace jobseeking culture

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called for fundamental reforms to Bangladesh's education system, criticising higher education for being job-oriented and hostile to creativity. Spea... Read More


Chattogram DIG says unrecovered firearms no threat ahead of elections

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Chattogram Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ahsan Habib Palash has said those holding the unrecovered looted weapons are unlikely to use them before the parliamentary elections. ... Read More


What PBI says about urging court to drop charges against Hasina, 112 others

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has said it is "facing pressure" over its recommendation to clear former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 112 others over "attempted murder" ... Read More


Gazipur scrap fabric factory fire contained

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A fire at a "jhut" or waste fabric warehouse in Gazipur has been brought under control within an hour by the Fire Service. The incident occurred around 12:30pm on Tuesday in the Kat... Read More


Death of BNP leader in Army detention sparks protests in Chuadanga

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A BNP leader has died after being detained during a raid in Jibannagar Upazila of Chuadanga, triggering protests by local party leaders and activists. The victim -- Shamsuzzaman Dab... Read More


All communication channels with Bangladesh open: Indian army chief

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says all branches of the country's armed forces have communication channels open with Bangladesh in order to "avoid misunderstandings". He ... Read More


Court freezes former land minister Saifuzzaman's shares worth Tk 46.4mn

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of shares worth Tk 46.4 million registered in the names of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and five others. Dhaka Metropolita... Read More


Students Against Discrimination file complaint at ICT against Salman, 24 other businessmen

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Students Against Discrimination (SAD) has sought action against 25 businessmen for supporting former prime minister Sheikh Hasina during the July Uprising. On Tuesday, the group's L... Read More


ICC urges Bangladesh to reconsider India venue, BCB remains firm

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked Bangladesh to reconsider its decision not to play in India for the T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), however, reaf... Read More