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Shafiqur decries bank politicisation, claims fresh 'coup' at Islami Bank

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has vented his fury at the government after the board of Islami Bank sent its managing director on forced leav... Read More


Children cry during shots but measles vaccines bring relief to parents

Dhaka, April 13 -- Parents are waiting in long queues, carrying their infants and toddlers. Some are telling their children that vaccinations will not hurt, while others promise to buy them toys in e... Read More


Retired traffic constable 'hacks son', jumps to his death in Lakshmipur

Dhaka, April 13 -- A retired traffic police constable has "slashed at his sleeping son and two others" with a sharp weapon before jumping from a roof in Lakshmipur. He later died in hospital. The inc... Read More


Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Dhaka, April 13 -- Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle... Read More


Having to buy LNG, crude at double the price, says  commerce minister

Dhaka, April 13 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir says that Bangladesh is purchasing fuel at nearly double previous prices amid an energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle Eas... Read More


Measles outbreak: Vaccine gap prompts corruption allegations against interim government

Dhaka, April 13 -- A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alleging embezzlement and irregularities in the procurement of measles vaccines and syr... Read More


2 get life in prison, woman acquitted in heroin case

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Dhaka court has sentenced two suspects to life in prison in a case of heroin possession and dealing in Jatrabari's Dayaganj area. Dhaka Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge M... Read More


International Crimes Tribunal jails Jubo League leader for two months over 'derogatory' Facebook post

Dhaka, April 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has sentenced a Jubo League leader to two months in prison for committing contempt of court through a "derogatory" Facebook post. The three-memb... Read More


Dhaka's mosquito fight 'falters' despite official claims as workers vanish from streets

Dhaka, April 13 -- Dhaka's two city corporations claim they have taken multiple steps to curb mosquito infestation, but residents say the situation on the ground tells a different story. While offici... Read More


Child's body found hanging from tree in Noakhali

Dhaka, April 13 -- Police have recovered the body of a child hanged from a mango tree in a house in Noakhali Sadar Upazila. The body was recovered from the new house of Billal Daktar in Ward No. 3 of... Read More