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Intra-party clash leaves BNP leader dead in Rajshahi

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A local-level BNP leader has been beaten to death in Rajshahi's Charghat following a dispute over who should be the chief guest at a local Islamic gathering, police say. The inciden... Read More


In a reversal, Bangla Academy to confer award on poet Mohon Raihan

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The government has decided to present the Bangla Academy Literary Award to poet Mohon Raihan, days after after the decision to present the award was put on hold amid public backlash.... Read More


Garment workers block Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Rupganj to demand backpay

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Garment workers have blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Narayanganj's Rupganj, demanding payment of outstanding wages. The protest began around 10am on Saturday in the Barpa area, ... Read More


42 more arrested in Mohammadpur, Adabor raids

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Police have arrested 42 people in capital Dhaka's Mohammadpur and Adabar on charges of extortion, theft, mugging and drug trafficking, as authorities continue operations to curb crim... Read More


Main suspect Noora among two arrested in Narsingdi girl's 'rape, murder'

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Police have arrested the prime suspect along with one other person over the killing of a teenage girl in Madhabdi of Narsingdi, an incident investigators say was meant to suppress an... Read More


'Such wars benefit no one,' says Bangladesh FM on Pakistan-Afghanistan clash

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has not issued a formal statement on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but is trying to persuade both sides as a friendly state, according to Foreign Minister... Read More


Tarique Rahman works from PMO on government holiday

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is attending office on Saturday despite it being a government holiday, continuing a practice he has followed since taking charge. He arrived at the Pri... Read More


Man dies after AC gas leak explosion in Old Dhaka's Narinda

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man has died after suffering severe burns in an explosion caused by a suspected air-conditioner gas leak at a house in Old Dhaka's Narinda. Mohammad Selim, 33, passed away around ... Read More


Former mayor Ivy shown arrested in fresh case following bail in five others

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has been shown arrested in a fresh murder case, just a day after the High Court (HC) granted her bail in five other cases. ... Read More


Civil society urges protection as 16 Garo families in Sylhet face eviction

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Civil society representatives have demanded that 16 Garo families in Sadar Upazila, Sylhet, not be evicted without rehabilitation, as they live in fear of removal. The Garo families... Read More