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ICT grants investigators two days to interrogate Muzaffar

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23 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh

Business leaders yesterday voiced concern as many mills and factories, built at a cost of hundreds of crores of taka, remain unable to go into production due to the lack of gas connections even after depositing payments for demand notes with the state‑owned Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company.

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On June 7, a special court sentenced Sohel Rana, the prime accused, and his wife Swapna Khatun (who helped him escape) to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter.

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Buildings violating height restrictions near Dhaka airport

Flightpaths strewn with tall buildings

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Year after year the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been battling to keep the airspace surrounding Dhaka’s airports clean of buildings that exceed the height limit.

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On one side stand the 2022 World Cup champions and three-time winners Argentina, proudly holding up pamphlets bearing the slogan "Us against the world" in bold red. On the other stand, well, the representatives of the other 47 teams at the tournament.

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23 July 2026, 00:00 AM

BTRC tightens drive tests to improve network checks

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Watch / What awaits Sheikh Hasina when she returns to the country?

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Recently, Reuters claimed that she wants to return to the country in December. But the question is, what will happen if Sheikh Hasina returns? Will she face trial? Will she be able to appeal?

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All food businesses now need safety registration

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Every person or company involved in the food supply chain, from street food vendors and small restaurants to importers and large-scale food processors, will now have to obtain registration or a licence from the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, according to new regulations.

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