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Ex-CIA officer alleges Musharraf handed Pakistan's nukes to US

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has accused the United States of effectively "purchasing" former general Pervez Musharraf by funnelling vast sums of aid into Pakistan, the Hindustan... Read More


Consensus Commission says July Charter plan ready for submission 'soon'

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Consensus Commission has said recommendations on the methods and process for implementing the July Charter will be submitted to the government "very soon". The announce... Read More


Bangladesh on alert as Bay depression brews into possible Cyclone 'Montha' Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warning it may develop into a cyclone by Sunday. The system has rem... Read More


About 425,000 applications submitted for answer sheet re-evaluation of HSC and equivalent exams

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Nearly 226,561 candidates have applied for re-evaluation of around 428,000 answer scripts of Higher Secondary certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams across 11 education boards, citin... Read More


Australian women cricketers 'harassed' in India

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Two players from Australia's women's cricket team were allegedly stalked and sexually harassed during their stay in India for the ICC Women's World Cup. According to the Indian Expr... Read More


Protest rally in Gaibandha demanding arrest of child 'rape' suspect

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Locals have protested in Sadullapur Upazila of Gaibandha, demanding the arrest and trial of the suspect of the "rape" of an eight-year-old child. On Saturday, the protesters held a ... Read More


Mahfuj warns 'everyone is eager for conflict', says religious angle could 'worsen' situation

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has warned that Bangladesh is heading toward conflict within the next few months, saying "everyone is waiting for it to happen". Speaking at a nation... Read More


Fakhrul questions legality of Nizami, Quasem, Salauddin Quader's death sentences

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed the ousted Awami League government handed down death sentences in "false" cases against two Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and ... Read More


Clash during eviction drive in Bhola leaves 15 workers injured, three trucks ablaze

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A violent confrontation and arson have broken out during an eviction drive targeting illegal structures at New Market in Bhola city, leaving 15 municipal sanitation workers injured. ... Read More


13.5 tonnes of bullet casings found in Natore warehouse

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A businessman in Natore's Baraigram Upazila has sparked concern among locals by storing around 13.5 tonnes of bullet shells in his warehouse. Police, however, say he legally purchas... Read More