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Former three-star general Mamun shown arrested over crimes against humanity

Dhaka, April 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered that retired lieutenant general Sheikh Mamun Khaled, a former director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intellig... Read More


IPD warns hawker eviction drives in Dhaka won't last without structural reforms

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Institute for Planning and Development (IPD) has warned that the recent drives to evict hawkers from Dhaka's footpaths will not yield lasting results unless the government addre... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to introduce market-based pricing with new daily interest benchmarks

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) says it will launch two daily "reference rates" starting Wednesday to provide a clear indicator of market-based interest rates within the country's financia... Read More


Dhaka swelters as mild heatwave spreads across 14 districts

Dhaka, April 13 -- A mild heatwave is sweeping through 14 districts of Bangladesh, bringing humid, uncomfortable conditions as the country moves from the final days of the Bengali year into the New Ye... Read More


Bangladesh to provide free uniforms, universal midday meals in primary schools

Dhaka, April 13 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has announced that the government will provide free school uniforms to all primary school students across Bangladesh. Spe... Read More


Former law minister Barrister Shafique buried at Azimpur after last tributes

Dhaka, April 13 -- Former law minister and veteran jurist Shafique Ahmed was laid to rest at the Azimpur graveyard in the evening, following two funeral prayers in Dhaka. Earlier in the day, his body... Read More


Arakan Army vows to take 'full control' of Rakhine State by 2027

Dhaka, April 13 -- Arakan Army Commander-in-Chief Maj Gen Twan Mrat Naing has said they are expected to secure "final victory" in Rakhine State by 2027. He made the comments at an event marking the g... Read More


Chhayanaut to ring in Bangla New Year with music, memory, and a call for freedom

Dhaka, April 13 -- As the final hours of the year tick away, Chhayanaut is putting final touches to usher in the Bangla New Year with a call for peace, humanity, and the freedom to practise culture wi... Read More


Law minister calls for reforms to remove Bar Council exam 'disparity'

Dhaka, April 13 -- Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has called for urgent reforms to the Bar Council examination system to eliminate existing "disparities" facing law graduates. Speaking at the closing of... Read More


PM ordered 'swift action' over extortion bid at Prof Kamrul's CKD hospital, says prosecutor

Dhaka, April 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered "swift action" after news broke of an extortion attempt at the Center for Kidney Diseases (CKD) & Urology Hospital, prosecution has said. ... Read More