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Loan defaulters embedded in political system blocking economic reforms: Rehman Sobhan

Dhaka, April 19 -- Those who defaulted on loans in Bangladesh have since embedded themselves within the country's political system and are now among the primary obstacles to meaningful economic reform... Read More


2 arrested over alleged gang-rape of teenage girl in Savar

Savar, April 19 -- Police have arrested two youths in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl in the Savar municipal area on Thursday. The arrested individuals are Ashiq and Shant... Read More


Mustafizur's return creates selection dilemma for Tigers

Dhaka, April 19 -- The return to fitness of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has presented Bangladesh's team management with a difficult selection dilemma ahead of their must-win second ODI against New Z... Read More


Eid ul Azha: 24 temporary cattle markets to be set up in capital

Dhaka, April 19 -- A total of 24 temporary cattle markets are to be established across the capital ahead of Eid ul Azha, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims, expected to be observed on ... Read More


Hasnat ignites debate in House over content creator's arrest for post on Chief Whip

Sangsad Bhaban, April 19 -- The arrest of a social media content creator for sharing an innocuous cartoon sparked a heated debate in Parliament on Sunday after Hasnat Abdullah, the National Citizen Pa... Read More


Dirty toilets, rising risks: JU's sanitation crisis puts 12,000 students in danger

Bangladesh, April 19 -- Once known for its environment and residential facilities, Jahangirnagar University (JU) is now grappling with a worsening sanitation crisis, as thousands of students face heal... Read More


Female student held with 'drugs' at JU hall; probe body formed

Bangladesh, April 19 -- Authorities at Jahangirnagar University (JU) have detained a female student allegedly along with cannabis from Nawab Faizunnesa Hall. The accused identified as Sanjida Amir In... Read More


Fuel 'looted' from Rangpur filling station after attack; complaint lodged

Rangpur, April 19 -- A complaint has been filed with the local police station alleging that 167 litres of petrol have been looted from a filling station in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur after launching a... Read More


Spain crush Ukraine 5-0 to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive

CORDOBA, Spain, April 19 -- Reigning world champions Spain kept their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over Ukraine on Saturday at the Nuevo Archange... Read More


Bangladesh's reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures: Debapriya Bhattacharya

Dhaka, April 19 -- uprising reform drive has largely fallen short of its promise, undermined by a lack of political vision, weak institutional capacity, and the enduring grip of vested interests, a le... Read More