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Bangladesh

ICT case: Charges against Hasina to be pressed today

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to press formal charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina today in a case filed over crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising.

2w ago

Update-1 / Yunus sits with advisers following Ecnec meeting

The chief adviser is presiding over the meeting that began at 11:00am

3w ago

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

1m ago

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

2m ago

AL leader Gazi Mozammel Hossain arrested in Netrokona

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

2m ago

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

4m ago

BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap

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

4m ago

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.

4m ago

Standard Chartered Bangladesh rolls out Tk 13.5 crore pandemic response plan for 2021

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has announced a Tk 13.5 crore strategic action plan for 2021 to support healthcare and immediate assistance, restore livelihoods and catalyse long-term growth.

3y ago

Stocks fall for profit booking tendency

The stock market experienced a fall today just a day after hitting a three-and-a-half-year high, as investors went for booking profits.

3y ago

Public universities should shorten academic year, vacations: UGC suggests

University Grants Commission today suggested that all public universities cut down the duration of the academic year and vacations to make up for academic losses due to the Covid-19 situation.

3y ago

All trains from Dhaka to be suspended from midnight

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has issued a circular suspending all trains to and from Dhaka starting from 12:01am tomorrow. This suspension will remain in force till June 30, Sardar Shahadat Ali, additional director general (operations) of BR has said.

3y ago

Bangladesh among top 3 SDG performers thanks to planned measures: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government’s planned measures for development have helped Bangladesh become one of the top three performers on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index score.

3y ago

Allow Khaleda Zia to go abroad for better treatment: BNP Standing Committee

BNP Standing Committee has demanded that the government immediately allow the party chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for better treatment.

3y ago

Preventing eavesdropping: Legal notice served on govt to know what steps taken

Ten Supreme Court lawyers today served a legal notice on the government to know what necessary steps have been taken to prevent eavesdropping and recording of private telephone conversations and to ensure right to privacy.

3y ago

Youth goes missing in Dhaka’s Khilgaon canal

A youth went missing after he fell in the Jhilpar canal in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area this morning.

3y ago

Morning showers lead to waterlogging in Dhaka again

Heavy seasonal showers led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of Dhaka this morning. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka city received 18 mm of rainfall from 6:00am to 9:00am.

3y ago

Bar on long-route buses: confused passengers suffer due to late-night decision

No bus is being allowed to leave or enter Dhaka since this morning as the government has suspended operations of all long-route buses from the capital to curb the spread of coronavirus.

3y ago