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Flames engulf Korail slum as blaze resists three hours of extinguishing efforts

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- A devastating fire has been consuming Dhaka's Korail slum for nearly three hours, with Fire Service units struggling to bring it under control. As of around 8:15pm on Tuesday, numer... Read More


Nestle disputes 'substandard' KitKat finding, faults authorities for 'ignoring evidence'

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Nestle Bangladesh has challenged the basis of a criminal case accusing it of importing substandard KitKat, saying authorities acted without reviewing documents or consulting the comp... Read More


'Top criminal' Chhoto Sajjad transferred to Rajshahi jail, wife moved to Feni

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Sajjad Hossain alias Chhoto Sajjad, a "top-listed" criminal currently behind bars, and his wife have been transferred from Chattogram Central Jail. Sajjad has been moved to Rajshahi... Read More


Met Office urges caution as fresh low pressure area forms in southwest Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Sri Lanka coast, with forecasts saying it may intensify further. The Bangladesh Meteorological Depa... Read More


Bangladesh scraps approval requirement for transferring plots, flats under housing schemes

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The interim government has removed the requirement for buyers to seek official permission when selling, gifting or mortgaging plots and flats developed by agencies under the Ministry... Read More


EC to hold half-day 'mock voting' on Nov 29 ahead of election, referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Election Commission (EC) is set to organise a half-day "mock voting" exercise on Nov 29 as part of the preparation for the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum. Announ... Read More


Six murders in Kushtia: Tribunal to hear testimonies against Hanif, 3 others from Dec 8

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The International Crimes Tribunal will begin hearing testimonies against Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three others in a case filed over the killing of... Read More


Plot graft: Verdict in case against British MP Tulip on Dec 1

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- A Dhaka court has fixed Dec 1 to deliver its verdict in an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, Rehana's daugh... Read More


'You are free', I saw a vast field, later learned it was Shillong, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- "On a deserted road, a hilly road, I was put down on a footpath and told 'You are free now'. "At that moment, I saw a vast field beside me. Later I learned it was called the Shillon... Read More


Superintendents of police picked by lottery in all 64 districts

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Superintendents of police (SPs) have been selected for all 64 districts through a lottery ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections next year. The lottery was held at the State ... Read More