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Final witnesses heard in Ramisa murder trial

Bangladesh, June 3 -- The testimony of witnesses in the case surrounding the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka, has been completed. A total of 16 witnesses have provide... Read More


Atmospheres of Time, a solo exhibition by Avi Shankar Ain

Bangladesh, June 3 -- Platforms Gallery is pleased to present Atmospheres of Time, a solo exhibition by Avi Shankar Ain, featuring 30 new paintings that explore the poetic transitions of season, memor... Read More


DMP to File 50% Traffic Cases Against Drivers, Not Owners

Bangladesh, June 3 -- In a major policy shift, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that at least 50 percent of traffic violation cases will now be filed directly against drivers instead ... Read More


The Rising Prospect of Study Loans for Bangladeshi Students in the USA, Canada and UK

Bangladesh, June 3 -- For decades, thousands of talented Bangladeshi students dreamed of studying in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Yet one harsh reality stood in their way: afford... Read More


Police, protesters face off at Islami Bank HQ

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Tensions escalated on Monday in Dhaka's Motijheel area as protesters remained stationed outside the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, while hundreds of police personnel ... Read More


Tofail Ahmed, key figure in 1969 uprising, dies at 82

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Tofail Ahmed, one of Bangladesh's most prominent political figures and a central leader of the historic 1969 mass uprising, died on Monday afternoon while undergoing treatment at... Read More


Tributes pour in for Manik Mia

Bangladesh, June 2 -- The 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist and founding editor of The Daily Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, was observed across the country on Monday with due respect... Read More


Fuel costs climb again

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Bangladesh has increased retail fuel prices for the second time in six weeks, raising the cost of petrol and kerosene by 5 taka per litre. The hike, effective from Monday, sets ... Read More


I only raped her, 'Dollar' did the killing

Bangladesh, June 2 -- The trial in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter began on Monday, with the two accused appearing before the Dhaka Metropolitan Child Violence Suppression Trib... Read More


Why Sheikh Hasina's Return to Bangladesh Remains Highly Unlikely

Bangladesh, June 2 -- More than 21 months after fleeing the country in disgrace, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continues to claim in interviews and online addresses that she will return to Bangl... Read More