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5 to die for murder of Gopalganj transport union leader Basu

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced five people to death for the 2016 murder of Saidur Rahman Basu, a former president of the Gopalganj Motor Workers Union. Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 Ju... Read More


Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when a small aircraft carrying them crashed in India's Pune district on Wednesday morning. The privately ope... Read More


Tarique Rahman heads north in his cross-country campaign spree

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is set to begin his election campaign in the country's northern region, following rallies in the Sylhet, Chattogram and Mymensingh divisions. BNP Medi... Read More


Banks seek nod to disclose loan defaulters' photos, lists

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Commercial banks have sought permission from Bangladesh Bank to publish photographs and lists of loan defaulters as part of efforts to recover defaulted loans. The Association of Ba... Read More


Yunus says internet shutdown during Uprising ignited youth anger that toppled 'powerful' government

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the consequences of the internet shutdown during the July Uprising unleashed youth frustration that toppled a "mighty" government. Speaking at ... Read More


Armed men abduct six farmers from Teknaf hills

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Armed men have abducted six farmers from the hilly area of Whykong in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf Upazila. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the hills adjacent to Kombonia Para... Read More


Indian parliament to pay tribute to former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament, is to pay tribute to former Bangladesh prime minister and late BNP chief Khaleda Zia. According to Wednesday's agenda, condolence... Read More


Jamaat leader dies after election event clash in Sherpur

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A local Jamaat-e-Islami leader has died after being injured in a clash during an election manifesto reading programme in Sherpur. Rezaual Karim, secretary of Jamaat's Sreebordi Upaz... Read More


Interim government advisors keep hold of government residence 50 days after resignation

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Nearly two months after resigning as interim ministers, Mahfuj Alam has said he will vacate his government-allotted residence in the Secretariat before the election, while Asif Mahmu... Read More


NTRCA says notice for 13,599 heads, deputies 'ready', online system still pending

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) is preparing to hold recruitment examinations for 13,599 posts of heads and assistant heads at private e... Read More