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An interim govt will run Bangladesh, says army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Bangladesh's Chief of Armed Forces Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has announced the formation of an interim government to rule the country after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ... Read More


Anti-government protesters attack AL office in Raiganj, kill 6 amid unrest

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Six people including a journalist have been killed in an attack on an Awami League office in Raiganj in Sirajganj amid widespread violence during anti-government protests. The incide... Read More


Six Jubo League activists among 10 dead in Lakshmipur clash

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- A violent clash in Lakshmipur between protesters and ruling Awami League activists resulted in 10 deaths and injuries to at least 50 others. The deadly incidents occurred throughout ... Read More


Awami League cancels Monday's mourning procession due to curfew

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- The ruling Awami League will not hold a pre-scheduled mourning procession as an indefinite nationwide curfew has been imposed following a wave of deadly violence surrounding a student... Read More


Dhaka Met Police warn of 'maximum measures' against vandalism following violence

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police or DMP has warned it will use the "full force of the law" against vandals and those responsible for violence, following recent attacks on police stations and... Read More


Journalists targeted and attacked: 1 killed, scores injured during anti-government protests

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Attacks on journalists across Bangladesh during the ongoing student led anti-government protests have left at least one reporter killed and scores of others injured. The deceased, Pr... Read More


At least 100 die in nationwide bloodshed on first day of antigovernment protests

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- The first day of the student-led campaign aimed to bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government convulsed the country with a wave of violence that left nearly 100 people dead.... Read More


Witnesses describe the killing of 13 policemen in Sirajganj, hanging of body

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- A local journalist has provided a horrific account of the killing of 13 policemen in an attack on Sirajganj's Enayetpur Police Station. Protesters marched to the area and began attac... Read More


Manikganj clash: Awami League leader Taibur Rahman Tipu dies of wounds

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Manikganj Awami League Organisation Secretary Taibur Rahman Tipu, who was injured in a clash with anti-government protesters during a nationwide non-cooperation movement called by the... Read More


Non-cooperation protest latest: Army chief to address nation

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Public anxiety is high on Monday, the second day of a non-cooperation programme called by the Anti-discrimination Student Movement to demand the resignation of the government. Protes... Read More