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Jubo Dal to hold nationwide protests Thursday over law and order

Dhaka, July 13 -- Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the BNP, will hold demonstrations across the country, including in Dhaka, on Thursday to protest against the worsening law and order situatio... Read More


Man gets death penalty for violating daughter in Manikganj

Manikganj, July 13 -- A Manikganj court on Sunday sentenced a man to death for violating his daughter in 2012. Manikganj Woman and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge MA Hamid handed down the ... Read More


Justice for all: Bold drive to ensure access for the marginalised in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 13 -- Although Bangladesh's constitution promises equal protection under the law, the real experience of many tells a different story as people face multiple barriers that prevent them fro... Read More


July Uprising: Drishawmaddhom Shilpi Shomaj announces cultural drive

Dhaka, July 13 -- Cultural collective Drishawmaddhom Shilpi Shomaj on Sunday announced a broad cultural campaign titled '36 Days That Shook the Heart: July Uprising and Cultural Constitution' at Bangl... Read More


Actress Apu Biswas gets bail in attempted murder case

, July 13 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to Dhallywood actress Apu Biswas in an attempted murder case filed with Bhatara Police Station. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafiz... Read More


Taka gains strength as dollar rate falls by nearly Tk 3

Dhaka, July 13 -- The US dollar has depreciated by approximately Tk 2.90 against the Bangladeshi Taka over the past 10 days, primarily due to reduced demand for dollars and a strong inflow of remittan... Read More


2 killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Kurigram

, July 13 -- Two people were killed and three others injured when a truck rammed an auto-rickshaw at Ghuntighar in Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as... Read More


Ali Riaz for reaching consensus on basic reform issues by July 31

Dhaka, July 13 -- National Consensus Commission Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said a consensus must be reached on fundamental issues at best by July 31 aiming to formulate a national charter. "W... Read More


Govt to refund Tk 8.28 crore to 4,978 hajj pilgrims: Religious Affairs Adviser

, July 13 -- The government will refund over Tk 8.28 crore to 4,978 hajj pilgrims under the government management this year, said Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain on Sunday. "This year,... Read More


Reform dialogue: Consensus reached on curbing abuse of emergency promulgation

Dhaka, July 13 -- Political parties on Sunday reached a consensus over a proposal to change the emergency promulgation provision of the Constitution in a bid to prevent its misuse, according to a part... Read More