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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


BNP leader killed, four injured in Savar attack

, Oct. 23 -- A local BNP leader was killed and four others injured in an attack allegedly carried out by rivals in Savar on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Abu Sayeed, 52, assistant o... Read More


Pest infestation in Lalmonirhat's aman paddy fields worries farmers

Lalmonirhat, Oct. 23 -- Farmers in Lalmonirhat are struggling this Aman season as paddy fields across the district come under severe attack from leaf curl, currant, and majra pests. Despite applying ... Read More


Bangladesh Railway sets sights on new locomotives to revamp services: Sheikh Moinuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The government is taking steps to purchase a new fleet of modern locomotives to make Bangladesh's rail services more efficient and profitable, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistan... Read More


Auto-rickshaw driver killed, vehicle snatched in Mymensingh

Mymensingh, Oct. 23 -- year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed and his vehicle snatched by miscreants in Mymensingh on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Masud Mia, son of Khorshed Ali ... Read More