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2 sentenced to death for killing human hauler driver in Narail in 2020

, May 19 -- A Dhaka court on Monday sentenced two people to death for killing a human hauler driver in 2020. Narail District and Session Judge Sharmin Nigar handed down the punishment. The condemned... Read More


Bangladesh must act decisively to secure its economic future: Roundtable

Dhaka, May 19 -- Speakers at a roundtable have said Bangladesh must act decisively to secure its economic future as the global economic landscape becomes more complex and multipolar. At the dialogue,... Read More


Secretariat employees hold sit-in to demand special ration, allowances

, May 19 -- Employees from various departments of the Secretariat on Monday staged a sit-in programme in front of the Ministry of Finance building. They were demanding ration benefits and increased a... Read More


Govt working with ILO for decent condition of labours in EPZs: Lutfey Siddiqi

Dhaka, May 19 -- Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser, Lutfey Siddiqi said that the government wants a decent working environment for the workers. "To enhance collaboration to ... Read More


Govt working with ILO for decent condition of labours in EZs: Lutfey Siddiqi

Dhaka, May 19 -- Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser, Lutfey Siddiqi said that the government wants a decent working environment for the workers. "To enhance collaboration to ... Read More


NBR Reform Unity Council suspends pen-down programme

, May 19 -- The NBR Reform Unity Council has suspended its ongoing protest programme following a government proposal for dialogue, initiated under the directive of the Chief Adviser. In an official s... Read More


BNP to set up ward-wise playgrounds in Dhaka if voted to power: Tarique

Dhaka, May 19 -- wise playgrounds for all in the capital city of Dhaka if the party comes to power through people's mandate in the next general election, said party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. ... Read More


Japanese Ambassador Saida Shinichi meets Foreign Adviser Touhid

Dhaka, May 19 -- Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi on Monday met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and discussed issues of mutual interest. The meeting was held at the Ministry... Read More


Ishraque supporters lay siege to Nagar Bhaban for 5th Day halting services

Dhaka, May 19 -- Protesting supporters of BNP leader Ishraq Hossain besieged the 'Nagar Bhaban' in the city for the fifth day on Monday demaning that he is given the mayoral responsibilities of Dhaka ... Read More


Confusion clouds Shammo murder probe as key suspect remains elusive

, May 19 -- The murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Shammo has sparked nationwide outrage, but the investigation remains mired in confusion, with the main suspect still untraceable. Whil... Read More