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Former DGFI director Afzal Naser on 3-day fresh remand over July Uprising 'murder'

Dhaka, May 2 -- A Dhaka court has granted police another three days to interrogate Afzal Naser, a former director of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), in connection with the murde... Read More


PM Tarique launches 'Notun Kuri Sports', inspires youths to build themselves for nation's future

Dhaka, May 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on young students to prepare themselves for the future through education, sports and cultural activities. Speaking at the "Notun Kuri Sports 2... Read More


New Zealand end Bangladesh tour on winning note with convincing T20 wictory

Dhaka, May 2 -- New Zealand have ended their Bangladesh tour on a high, beating the hosts in the third and final Twenty20 International at Mirpur to level the series 1-1. Chasing a modest 103 in a ra... Read More


DCs to place 498 proposals in first conference under new government

Dhaka, May 2 -- The four-day annual Deputy Commissioners' (DC) conference is set to begin on Sunday, marking the first such meeting since the BNP government took office following the general election.... Read More


Tk 5 trillion siphoned abroad in Awami League government's final decade : minister

Dhaka, May 2 -- No less than Tk 5 trillion was smuggled out of the country "officially and unofficially" in the last 10 years of the Awami League rule, Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan ... Read More


Tk 5 trillion 'siphoned off abroad' in last 10 years of Awami League rule: minister

Dhaka, May 2 -- At least Tk 5 trillion was "moved out of the country officially and unofficially" in the past 10 years of the Awami League rule, alleges Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan... Read More


Garment workers block Chattogram road over outstanding wages, overtime

Dhaka, May 2 -- Workers from two sweater factories are staging a road blockade and protest in Chattogram, demanding outstanding wages and overtime arrears. The blockade began around 11am on Saturday ... Read More


Traffic resumes on Chattogram road after RMG workers end six-hour blockade over arrears

Dhaka, May 2 -- Traffic has resumed on a road in Chattogram city, six hours after workers from two sweater factories blocked it over salary and overtime arrears. The blockade began around 11am on Sat... Read More


Over 41,000 Bangladeshis reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj, 7 pilgrims die

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has confirmed that 41,629 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj. Of the arrivals, 4,071 travelled under government manag... Read More


Home minister orders crackdown on brokers, corruption in police stations

Dhaka, May 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered all police stations across Bangladesh, including those in the capital, to be cleared of alleged brokers, warning that strict action will foll... Read More