Bangladesh

Bangladesh

2 women assaulted in Munshiganj: Accused placed on 2-day remand

According to case documents, during a stopover at the Munshiganj terminal on Friday, two young women were assaulted publicly onboard the stationary MV Captain

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RU to suspend teacher Mustak Ahmed over sexual harassment, other allegations

He will also not be allowed to work at any other institution or engage in part-time teaching

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AL leader Gazi Mozammel Hossain arrested in Netrokona

According to police, he is an accused in two cases filed under the explosive substances act

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BR test runs passenger train on new Jamuna railway bridge

The longest dedicated railway bridge of the country will be inaugurated formally on March 18

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BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap

Today, rallies will be held in Lalmonirhat, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj

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Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

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Indian arrested with 18 gold bars

Border Guard Bangladesh arrested an Indian national along with 18 gold bars at the Mujibnagar border in Meherpur yesterday.

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Countrywide gas supply to be disrupted for 72 hours from tomorrow

People across the country will experience low pressure of gas due to suspension of LNG station operation

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BNP's Khandaker Mosharraf acquitted in money laundering case

In the judgment, the judge said the amount of money which was mentioned in the case was earned through legal means. So, Mosharraf can return that money from the United Kingdom, he said.

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Leave of all WDB employees cancelled in flood-hit districts

Bangladesh Water Development Board opens control room, provides numbers to call in case of emergencies

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Feni floods: Army assisting in rescue ops

They have been using speedboats and helicopters for the rescue operations

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In pictures: A revolution told in graffiti

These walls now serve as a vibrant canvas, adorned with messages of resistance, poetry, and art that reflect the spirit of a community in pursuit of change and echo the aspirations for a discrimination-free Bangladesh.

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Jaishankar to address parliament on Bangladesh situation

.After addressing an all-party meeting, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the Lok Sabha at 3:30pm today, followed by the Rajya Sabha an hour later, to discuss the current situation in Bangladesh..Jaishankar expressed hope for 'unanimous support' during

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Protest organisers to place framework for nat’l govt tonight

The organisers of the Anti-Discrimination Students’ Movement will place a framework for national government tonight..Asif Mahmud, one of the organisers, said this during a live television programme

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Army chief to meet reps of students, teachers

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman will hold discussion with all representatives of students and teachers very soon, ISPR said in a statement

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Dhaka airport to remain shut for six hours from 6pm

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the main gateway of the country by air, will remain shut for six hours from 6:00pm today

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Thousands block Dhaka-Tangail highway

Thousands of people blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway for one and a half hours this afternoon, protesting the recent attacks on protesters

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Heavy rainfalls likely in Dhaka, 4 other divisions

BMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfalls in parts of Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions

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