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Investigators launch probe into Awami League as a party for 'crimes against humanity'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has launched a probe into "crimes against humanity" allegations against the Awami League as a party, accusing the o... Read More


Russian expert claims India will 'gain' if Moscow sells fighter jet engines to Pakistan

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Selling fighter jet engines to Pakistan will benefit India, a Russian defence expert has claimed amid growing debate in Delhi over Moscow's reported plan to supply RD-93 engines for P... Read More


National Pension Scheme earns 11.61% profit

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The National Pension Authority has reported an 11.61 percent profit from investments made during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a total gain of Tk 163.30 million, according to the f... Read More


Government proposes Tk 2,000-3,000 house rent allowance for MPO teachers

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The education ministry has proposed increasing the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and staff to Tk 2,000-3,000 following the rejection of the government's previous decisi... Read More


Man killed with 'point-blank headshot' in Khulna

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Assailants have killed a 32-year-old man with a "shot in the head" in Khulna. Police said the attack took place at Custom Ghat on Monday. The victim, identified as Imran Munshi, was... Read More


National tax taskforce formed to boost tax-to-GDP ratio

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- In a bid to make necessary reforms to boost Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP ratio, the government has formed a nine-strong national taskforce. According to a notification issued on Monday by... Read More


Journalists call on Election Commission to take 'strong stand' before polls

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Journalists have urged the Election Commission to take a firm stance in ensuring a free, fair and inclusive parliamentary polls, stressing equal opportunity for all candidates and eff... Read More


BNP leader Tarique plans to return to Bangladesh ahead of elections

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman says he will participate in the upcoming national election and hopes to be in Bangladesh during the voting period. In an interview with BBC Bangl... Read More


'How can I stay away?': BNP leader Tarique Rahman says he will contest polls, hopes to return 'very soon'"

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has indicated that he will participate in the upcoming national election and hopes to be in Bangladesh during the polls. In an interview with BBC... Read More


Elderly woman dies in Natore after her face is smashed in

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Police have recovered the body of an elderly woman who had her face smashed in from Natore's Baraigram. Law enforcers say they suspect murder. The incident occurred in the Bonpara Sa... Read More