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Killings in Raozan linked to extortion and sand trade, not politics, says Golam Akbar

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Former Chattogram North District BNP convenor Golam Akbar Khondakar has asserted that the recent wave of killings in Raozan stems from extortion, encroachment, and disputes over the s... Read More


Mustafizur's KKR release draws criticism from Indian Congress leader, World Cup winner

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The decision to drop Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has drawn sharp criticism from former Indian state minister for external affair... Read More


BNP leader shot dead in Jashore in motorcycle drive-by attack

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Assailants have gunned down a BNP leader in Jashore Sadar Upazila, sending shockwaves through the local political community. The incident occurred at around 6:50pm in Shankarpur on S... Read More


131 candidates cleared for 15 Dhaka city constituencies after nomination scrutiny

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The scrutiny of nominations for the 15 constituencies in Dhaka city has found 131 candidates valid to contest in the parliamentary polls scheduled to be held on Feb 12. The Election ... Read More


Student leader who claimed torching Baniachong Police Station detained in Habiganj

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Police have detained a leader of the Students Against Discrimination who threatened an officer by claiming involvement in the torching of Baniachong Police Station and the burning of ... Read More


Government to hold talks with LPG traders on Sunday amid price hike outcry

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The government has decided to call a meeting with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) traders to discuss a surge in the gas price hike. The decision was taken on Saturday at a meeting at t... Read More


Rastro Songskar's Hasnat Kaiyum knocked out of Kishoreganj-5 race after scrutiny

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Hasnat Kaiyum, chief coordinator of Rastro Songskar Andolan, has been ruled ineligible to run for parliament from the Kishoreganj-5 constituency. Independent aspirant Sheikh Mujibur ... Read More


Nagorik Oikko leader Manna alleges nominations are being cancelled using 'mobs'

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of the Nagorik Oikko, has alleged that valid nominations are being cancelled "by force and by creating mobs". He made the complaint on Saturday eveni... Read More


Jatiya Party leader Anisul Islam doubts fair election is possible

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Anisul Islam Mahmud, chairman of a breakaway faction of the Jatiya Party, has raised concerns about a "fair" election, alleging that two of his proposers and supporters were kidnapped... Read More


PDB releases rejoinder to bdnews24.com's report of losses, claims saving Tk 8 billion

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), in response to the Dec 21 report titled "Power board losses hit historic peak", has said the article relied on "baseless allegations" tha... Read More