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Taskforce gets last 6 months to complete Sagar-Runi murder probe

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The High Court on Thursday granted the high-level taskforce a final six months to complete the investigation into the 2012 murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi.... Read More


Workers' Safety Forum calls justice for industrial accident victims

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The Workers' Safety Forum on Thursday urged the government to ensure safe and decent working conditions for all alongside strengthening chemical and fire safety measures and ensure p... Read More


China ready to partner with Bangladesh for green growth: Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Highlighting the importance of green development, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China stands ready to work with all countries, including Bangladesh, to bu... Read More


Fakhrul expresses concern over attempts to delay election

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday expressed concern that some political parties are making mistakes by trying to delay or derail the next national electio... Read More


Interim govt pursuing reforms without engaging stakeholders: Debapriya

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The interim government of Bangladesh has been pursuing reform discussions without involving key stakeholders, said eminent economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday. The gover... Read More


Woman, 2 sons burnt in fire 'set by husband' in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, Oct. 23 -- A woman and her two sons sustained severe burns after her husband allegedly set fire to their house with a petrol bomb in Narsingdi town early Thursday. The injured were identif... Read More


BNP urges EC to keep controversial officials away from elections

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The BNP on Thursday called on the Election Commission to ensure that controversial government officials who were involved in conducting the past three 'farcical' elections are kept a... Read More


ICT-1 sets Nov 13 for verdict in case against Hasina, 2 others

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has set November 13 for delivering its verdict in a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal ... Read More


College student hacked to death in Habiganj over family dispute

Sylhet, Oct. 23 -- A college student was hacked to death in broad daylight on Wednesday in Balakipur village of Baniachong upazila over a family dispute. The deceased was identified as Sadeq Chowdhur... Read More


Severe load shedding in Sylhet causes major disruption to daily life

Sylhet, Oct. 23 -- Sylhet is grappling with extreme load shedding amid soaring temperatures, leaving residents struggling to cope with unbearable conditions. On Wednesday, the mercury rose to 35.5deg... Read More