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Zafrullah Chowdhury's second nomination for Independence Award sparks questions

Dhaka, March 5 -- Zafrullah Chowdhury has been named for the 2026 Independence Award, marking a rare instance where a recipient has been chosen for the highest civilian honour for a second time. In a... Read More


Tribunal to deliver verdict in crimes against humanity case over Abu Sayed's murder on Apr 9

Dhaka, March 5 -- The International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the crimes against humanity case over the murder of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during the 2024 July ... Read More


Former NCC mayor to remain in jail as Appellate Division sets Mar 9 for next hearing

Dhaka, March 5 -- Appellate Division chamber judge has stayed the High Court's bail order for former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in five cases, including four related to killin... Read More


Maherin Chowdhury, late teacher who saved 20 students after Milestone plane crash, to get Independence Award

Dhaka, March 5 -- Maherin Chowdhury, the Milestone School and College teacher who sacrificed her life to save 20 students during a plane crash at the campus last year, has been named for the 2026 Inde... Read More


IU teacher stabbing: Husband brings charges against three faculty members, one staffer

Dhaka, March 5 -- The fatal stabbing of an assistant professor in her university office has sent shockwaves across the nation, as her husband filed a case accusing three colleagues and a staff member ... Read More


Two die in road accident in Jamalpur Melandah

Dhaka, March 5 -- At least two people have died in Jamalpur's Melandah as two motorcycles collided head-on while returning home from a wedding party. The accident occurred around 2am on Thursday in t... Read More


TIB flags 'conflict of interest' over Mostaqur's appointment as BB governor

Dhaka, March 5 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has demanded the removal of Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman, seeking instead a "skilled, experienced, and conflict-of-interest-fr... Read More


Election Commission clears 5 candidates for Sherpur-3 by-election set for Apr 9

Dhaka, March 5 -- Five candidates have been declared valid for the Sherpur-3 (Sreebordi-Jhenaigati) constituency before the by-election scheduled for Apr 9. The candidates are BNP's Md Mahmudul Haque... Read More


Kapur leads US talks with Bangladesh to widen 'multidimensional' ties

Dhaka, March 5 -- Bangladesh and the United States have held discussions focused on making bilateral relations more "multidimensional" and exploring new avenues for expansion. The discussions took pl... Read More


Bangladesh, US discuss expanding trade, investment, and development cooperation

Dhaka, March 5 -- Bangladesh and the United States have held discussions focused on making bilateral relations more "multidimensional" and exploring new avenues for expansion. The discussions took pl... Read More