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Over 125 primary teachers hospitalised after police crackdown over 10th-grade pay protests

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- At least 125 government primary school teachers have been injured and received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital following a police crackdown on protesters demanding 10th-gr... Read More


Interim government's duty is elections not party interests, says Tarique

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Tarique Rahman has said the main duty of the interim government is to organise elections rather than advance any party interest. Speaking virtually from London at a conference of Mat... Read More


Left Democratic Alliance warns of action if Chittagong Port lease not withdrawn

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The Left Democratic Alliance has warned that it will surround the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, if the "plot to hand over the profitable Chitt... Read More


Extra police deployment in Dhaka streets 'part of regular security exercise', says DMP

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Increased police presence across Dhaka has raised questions among the public over possible security concerns. Police, however, said the deployment is part of their "regular security ... Read More


Ten injured as 'Jubo Dal' attacks amaat-e-Islami rally in Jamalpur

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Jamaat-e-Islami nominated MP candidate Abdus Sattar has accused the Jubo Dal of attacking his election rally in Jamalpur. At least 10 Jamaat supporters were injured in the attack at ... Read More


Ten injured as 'Jubo Dal' attacks Jamaat-e-Islami rally in Jamalpur

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Jamaat-e-Islami nominated MP candidate Abdus Sattar has accused the Jubo Dal of attacking his election rally in Jamalpur. At least 10 Jamaat supporters were injured in the attack at ... Read More


Chief Justice Refaat Ahmed calls for moral, not administrative, reform in judiciary

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has said the judiciary must undergo reform to remain "relevant" with the times. Speaking at a reunion event marking the 75th anniversary of Dhaka Univ... Read More


Crocodile caught in Padma River finds new home in Gazipur Safari Park

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- The crocodile caught in a branch of the Padma River is being taken to Gazipur Safari Park after being handed over to the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Department of Forest. Hari... Read More


Government primary teachers call nationwide work stoppage from Sunday over 10th-grade pay, police attacks

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Government primary school teachers have announced work stoppage from Sunday after a police crackdown on protesters demanding 10th-grade pay. Mohammad Abul Kashem, president of the Ba... Read More


Khosru says referendum under Constitution only possible after parliamentary approval

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has argued that under the existing Constitution, any national referendum can only be held after it is legislated by parliament, cautioni... Read More