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High Court issues rule on punishment for hurting religious sentiment

, Dec. 2 -- The High Court (HC) on Tuesday issued a rule asking as to why law should not be enacted to ensure 'rational punishment' for hurting religious sentiments. An HC bench comprising Justice Fa... Read More


Vote-snatching plot will fail, says Jamaat leader

, Dec. 2 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer ATM Azharul Islam on Tuesday warned that any attempts to snatch votes in the upcoming election will not be successful. "At every polling station, you (party support... Read More


Purchase committee nods 2 proposals under RHD

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved two key proposals under the Road Transport and Highways Division (RHD) aimed at accelerating the construction... Read More


Police submits chargesheets in 106 cases linked to July 2024 uprising

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Police have so far submitted charge sheets in 106 cases filed over incidents during the July 2024 anti-discrimination student-public uprising, also known as the July Uprising, across ... Read More


Why house rent guidelines not issued in Dhaka, other cities: HC

, Dec. 2 -- The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule seeking explanation as to why guidelines for determining house rents in all city corporations including Dhaka have not been formulated. A High Cour... Read More


Russia launches 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese visitors

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- free entry for Chinese citizens for stays of up to 30 days, following a decree signed Monday by President Vladimir Putin on the basis of reciprocity with Beijing. The measure took eff... Read More


BNP to shift investment focus from megaprojects to grassroots: Amir Khosru

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said their party would prioritise investment at the grassroots level instead of megaprojects if it returns to pow... Read More


Sammilito Islami Bank ready for inauguration; expected to reshape Shariah banking

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur will formally inaugurate the newly formed Sammilito Islami Bank PLC on Thursday, marking a significant step towards the restructuring of the... Read More


Experts urge digital, community strategies to strengthen public safety in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Improving community safety in Bangladesh requires combining community-based and environment-oriented crime prevention strategies with traditional policing, experts said at an internat... Read More


'People want to see Islamic governance this time'- Charmonai

Barishal, Dec. 2 -- Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Rezaul Karim, better known as Charmonai pir, on Tuesday said that the July uprising did not take place to allow extortionists or killers to as... Read More