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Shahidul Alam describes mental torture during detention by Israeli forces

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam has recounted harrowing experiences of mental abuse while detained by Israeli forces, saying detainees were subjected to intimid... Read More


Bangladesh can become a global hub for eye health research: Prof Nathan Congdon

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Bangladesh has the potential to emerge as a global leader in eye health research, combining its strong public health network with innovative partnerships that link poverty alleviatio... Read More


Duelling protests sparked by July fighter's 'harassment' paralyses Dhaka-Mymensingh traffic

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Road communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh has been disrupted following duelling protests by students and transport workers after a gazetted July fighter was allegedly harassed ... Read More


Prisoner dies at DMCH

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- An inmate of Dhaka Central Jail died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Miaz Uddin, 60, son of Binod Ali, reports UNB. Inspector M... Read More


Security the biggest challenge in upcoming polls: CEC

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has highlighted security as the "biggest challenge" in organising Bangladesh's upcoming 13th parliamentary election as the Election ... Read More


LPG cylinder prices should be below Tk 1,000, says energy adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan has stressed the need to bring down the price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder below Tk 1,000, urging the private sector to boost eff... Read More


Man killed as bus hits covered van on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A man was killed and 10 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a covered van on the expressway in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur district on Saturday. The deceased was ide... Read More


Govt moves to waive VAT on exporters' local procurement

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A government move gets going to waive value-added tax (VAT) on local procurements by exporters to enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's export sector, particularly in pr... Read More


Gunfire erupts at Chattogram concert after 'Joy Bangla' chant

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A concert in the port city of Chattogram turned violent on Saturday night after chants of "Joy Bangla" reportedly sparked clashes and gunfire, local media said. One person, 23-year-... Read More


TCB seeks Tk 14.11b from govt to offset its losses against subsidised commodity sale

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has sought over Tk 14.11 billion as subsidy from the government to help offset its financial losses on account of selling essential commoditie... Read More