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Prosecution seeks death penalty against Hasina, Asaduzzaman over crimes against humanity

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The prosecution has sought the death penalty against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan for crimes against humanity case in their attem... Read More


UN calls for prompt civilian court trial for detained Bangladesh Army officers

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Bangladeshi authorities to swiftly produce the army officers held in military custody before a "competent" civil... Read More


HSC: Girls outpace boys again in GPA-5, pass rate

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- As in previous years, girls have once again outperformed boys in both the pass rate and GPA-5 achievements in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. Of ... Read More


Rift over reforms, referendum cast shadow over historic July Charter signing

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Disagreements lingered over the signing of the July National Charter even after the National Consensus Commission convened an urgent meeting, attended by leaders of political parties... Read More


'I cast my first ballot and became part of history,' says student voter at RUCSU polls

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Students casting their ballots in the Rajshahi University Central Student Union (RUCSU) polls are not only getting their first chance to elect representatives at their educational in... Read More


Khaleda Zia taken to hospital at midnight

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for health examinations. She left her Gulshan residence "Feroza" at 12:40am on Thursday and reached the h... Read More


Government reshuffle brings new DCs to Chattogram, three districts

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The interim government has appointed new district administrators for Chattogram, Chapainawabganj, Feni and Madaripur. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on ... Read More


Salahuddin urges Yunus to keep 'good relations' with defence forces

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmad has advised Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus to maintain "good relations" with the defence forces, stressing the need to avoid any risks before the nat... Read More


CUCSU election a 'rehearsal' for national polls, vice chancellor says

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Chittagong University Vice Chancellor Muhammad Yeahia Akhter has said the long-awaited CUCSU election will be a "rehearsal" for creating a "favourable" environment during the parliam... Read More


12 new offices introduced in NBR's customs and VAT unit

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been administratively reformed, restructured and expanded its Customs and VAT unit, creating 12 new commissionarates, Customs Houses and speci... Read More