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MPs siphon off 50% of development funds, says Rumeen Farhana

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Independent candidate Rumeen Farhana has alleged that members of parliament siphon off half of the government development allocations meant for their constituencies, leaving only a f... Read More


Commission finds 'state machinery', not EC, orchestrated last 3 elections to perpetuate Awami League's power

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- An interim government-commissioned inquiry into the last three general elections has found that the "administration, police, and intelligence agencies" were used to run those polls, ... Read More


DU relieves Prof Golam Rabbani of Islamic history chair

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Dhaka University has relieved Prof Golam Rabbani of his duties as chairman of the Department of Islamic History and Culture. The decision was finalised on Monday evening by Vice-Cha... Read More


Fake milk factory uncovered in Pabna, owner sent to jail

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A factory making fake milk has been found in Pabna's Bera Upazila and its owner has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined Tk 200,000. Bera Upazila Assistant Commissioner (L... Read More


Yunus plans to visit Tokyo in March after retiring as chief advisor

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will travel to Japan in the third week of March, after stepping down from his role as head of the interim administration with Bangladesh going to the pol... Read More


New US ambassador Brent Christensen arrives in Dhaka to 'boost bilateral ties, economic engagement'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Brent Christensen, the newly appointed United States ambassador to Bangladesh, has arrived in Dhaka. This marks Christensen's return to Bangladesh, having previously served as polit... Read More


'Shooter' Jinat confesses to killing Muchabbir, 3 suspects to be grilled

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Jinat, the "shooter" arrested over the murder of Jatiotabadi Swecchasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Muchabbir, has "confessed" to his involvement in court. The court ordered three ot... Read More


ICC letter flags security risks for Bangladesh team if Mustafizur plays, says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has highlighted three security concerns regarding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup in India, one of which specifically involves... Read More


Women make up just 4% of national poll candidates, raising alarm among rights groups

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Women candidates account for a mere 4.24 percent of total contestants in the national elections, prompting criticism from a coalition of 71 women's, human rights and development orga... Read More


Bangladesh matches may move to Chennai or Thiruvananthapuram as ICC weighs venue switch

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) may propose that Bangladesh's matches in the T20 World Cup be held at alternative venues in India, according to media reports. The Board of C... Read More