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Petition to file case against Yunus, 4 others over measles deaths

Dhaka, June 8 -- A petition has been submitted to file a case of "negligence" against former chief advisor to the interim government Muhammad Yunus, former health advisor Nurjahan Begum, and three oth... Read More


Family says bdnews24.com journalist sent to jail after 'confusion' with namesake Awami League leader

Dhaka, June 8 -- bdnews24.com's Benapole correspondent Mohammad Asaduzzaman has been taken from his home in the middle of the night and sent to jail after police identified him as an Awami League lead... Read More


Three more public universities get new vice-chancellors

Dhaka, June 8 -- After last month's widespread reshuffle in the top positions of more than 10 public universities, the government has appointed three more vice-chancellors for four years. The univers... Read More


Jashore husband fatally stabs wife after row, 'attempts to take own life'

Dhaka, June 8 -- A man has allegedly stabbed his wife to death before attempting to die by suicide following a domestic dispute in Jashore, police say. The incident took place at a rented residence n... Read More


Bangladesh seeks to repatriate nationals stranded in Russia

Dhaka, June 8 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has requested his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to facilitate the repatriation of Bangladeshis who are stranded in Russia. The request was made d... Read More


Saif Powertec eyes re-entry as consortium it heads proposes NCT operations

Dhaka, June 8 -- A consortium of three domestic companies, led by Saif Powertec Limited, has proposed to operate the much-discussed New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port for 15 years... Read More


Intern doctors at Chittagong Medical on 2nd day of work stoppage

Dhaka, June 8 -- Intern doctors at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are continuing a work stoppage into a second day as part of a central programme to demand the withdrawal of the decision o... Read More


Government appoints new chairpersons of NCTB, five education boards

Dhaka, June 8 -- The government has appointed six education cadre officials as new chairpersons of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and five education boards across Bangladesh. The a... Read More


17 Indians stuck in Bangladesh jail even after serving out terms

Dhaka, June 8 -- The Shariatpur District Jail has continued to hold 17 Indian nationals despite the completion of their prison terms. Prison authorities say repatriation has stalled because their ide... Read More


MoU expected as Mauritius agrees to reopen labour market for Bangladeshis

Dhaka, June 8 -- The labour market for Bangladeshis, which was closed in Mauritius, is set to reopen as both countries have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the near future. Expa... Read More