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Crude bomb detonated in front of Grameen Bank headquarters

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- A crude explosive has been detonated in front of the Garmeen Bank main branch in Dhaka's Mirpur. The incident occurred around 3:45am on Monday, according to Sajjad Roman, chief of M... Read More


Couple on motorcycle killed after being run over by bus

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- A bus has run over and killed a couple while they were travelling to Dhaka from Sunamganj on a motorcycle, police say. The accident occurred at 8pm on Sunday at Hajirbazar of Bhaluk... Read More


Man shot dead in Dhaka identified as Tarik Mamun, once a 'top criminal'

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- A man shot dead outside the National Medical College gate near the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's court has been identified as one-time top criminal Tarik Saif Mamun. The mur... Read More


Dhaka metro cancels all leave for staff

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTC), responsible for metro rail construction and operation, has cancelled all leave for its staff until further notice. Unit heads have bee... Read More


Primary teachers start work stoppage, demand resignations of two advisors at Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Government primary school teachers are conducting a work stoppage to protest the "police attack" on their protests pushing for three demands, including salaries at the grade 10 level.... Read More


Payment disputes strain Power Development Board's ties with private producers

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Payment disputes have deepened tensions between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and private power producers, several of whom are now threatening to take legal action and... Read More


BCB says it will act on sexual harassment allegations only with concrete evidence

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it will take action over sexual harassment allegations raised by cricketer Jahanara Alam and others only if an internal investigation produ... Read More


Tarek Rahman ends hunger strike on BNP leader Salauhuddin's assurance

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Tarek Rahman, general secretary of the Aam Jonotar Dal, has ended his six-day hunger strike following the assurance of senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed. He was taken to hospital fr... Read More


Formation of electoral administration kicks off with DC reshuffle

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The Election Commission is focusing on the field administration as it prepares for the 13th general elections. As part of the effort, deputy commissioners of 15 districts, including D... Read More


Five years on, family of murdered ASP Anisul Karim still awaits justice

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The family of Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anisul Karim says they are losing hope as the trial of his murder case is yet to finish five years since his killing. An... Read More