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Police seek court approval to probe 'death threat' complaint against Premier Bank ex-chairman Iqbal

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Police have sought court permission to conduct a full investigation into allegations that former Premier Bank chairman and Awami League leader HBM Iqbal "threatened to kill" the bank... Read More


Will BLACKPINK's Lisa let down her hair as Rapunzel in Disney's live-action 'Tangled'?

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Speculation over BLACKPINK star Lisa's possible casting in Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled has stirred excitement among fans and film enthusiasts worldwide. According to ... Read More


S Alam files arbitration against interim government at World Bank tribunal

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Businessman Saiful Alam, alias S Alam, has filed an arbitration case against Bangladesh's interim government at the World Bank, reports Financial Times. He claims the authorities' m... Read More


China seeks to make Bangladesh more 'independent, stronger', says ambassdaor

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- China wants to help Bangladesh become "more independent and stronger in its own capacity", Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has said, stressing that there is no scope for any third country... Read More


Chief Advisor's Office releases rejoinder to bdnews24.com report

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The Chief Advisor's Office on Wednesday issued a rejoinder to a bdnews24.com report titled "Awami League urges ICC investigation of 'murders, unlawful imprisonment' in Bangladesh". T... Read More


'No one committed more human rights violations than Hasina': Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has reminded journalists to keep Sheikh Hasina's past record in mind when interviewing the ousted prime minister. He made the remarks o... Read More


Junior scholarship exam deferred by 7 days, now starts Dec 28

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The junior scholarship examination for eighth graders, originally set to begin on Dec 21, has been deferred by seven days and will now start on Dec 28. The exam will now start on De... Read More


Bangladesh records year-high 77 dengue deaths in October

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Two more people have died of dengue fever in Bangladesh while 964 others have been admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours. With the latest fatalities, the Aedes mosquito-borne d... Read More


BNP's Salahuddin 'disappointed' over Consensus Commission proposals

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- The BNP has expressed frustration over the National Consensus Commission's recommendations and the functioning of the interim government. On Wednesday, senior BNP leader Salahuddin ... Read More


Yunus orders readiness for 'worst-case' poll situation amid fears of external threats

Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has directed officials to ensure maximum preparedness to face the "worst possible situation" surrounding the next parliamentary polls. His Press Secret... Read More