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US court allows probe to demand Jewish staff list at University of Pennsylvania

Dhaka, April 1 -- In a ruling that has stirred controversy, a US federal judge has allowed the Trump administration's inquiry into alleged antisemitism at the University of Pennsylvania to proceed, de... Read More


Government proposes parliamentary committee for constitutional reform

Dhaka, April 1 -- The ruling party has proposed forming a special parliamentary committee to coordinate constitutional amendments, including all parties and independent members. The Opposition, howev... Read More


Eviction drive to clear Dhaka's footpaths

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has begun an eviction drive to free the footpaths and streets of Dhaka from illegal encroachment. The drive, which began ... Read More


Thirst grips Bandarban hills as unsafe water pits replace reliable sources

Dhaka, April 1 -- By the end of February, the hills had already begun to thirst. What should have been the early stretch of a manageable dry season has instead turned severe. Tube wells falter, ring ... Read More


Saudis face SR30,000 fine, travel ban for visiting prohibited countries

Dhaka, April 1 -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled stricter measures governing international travel, warning citizens that visiting countries not approved for travel could carry significant financial and leg... Read More


Committee finds proof of hard drive change in missing footage incident from ICT CCTV

Dhaka, April 1 -- Authorities have found proof that a hard drive has been changed in an incident involving CCTV footage going missing from the prosecution office of the International Crimes Tribunal (... Read More


Bangladesh to review 'tax evasion' by major companies

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh government is reviewing alleged tax evasion by major companies as it attempts to raise revenue amid the "three-sided challenge" of economic recovery amid various crise... Read More


Bangladeshi migrants freed from detention centres to return home with IOM support

Dhaka, April 1 -- A group of 175 Bangladeshi migrants held in two detention centres in Libya are being repatriated with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees ... Read More


Home minister slates Constitution Reform Council as 'unconstitutional', 'illegal'

Dhaka, March 31 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has described the presidential order forming the Constitutional Reform Council as a "document of deception", questioning its legality in parliament. ... Read More


Former minister Qamrul seeks permission for advanced medical care

Dhaka, March 31 -- Former food minister and Awami League leader Qamrul Islam has filed a petition with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) seeking a directive for advanced medical treatment. The ... Read More