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News Analysis: Justice Khairul's dubious distinction
Justice ABM Khairul Haque has become the lone former chief justice who has strongly criticised a Supreme Court verdict to defend the
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When all major infrastructure projects are facing delays and cost escalation, the venture to build three new bridges on the Shitalakkhya, Meghna and Gumti rivers is making good progress. All of them are expected to be completed by the December 2018 deadline, and setting an example, will cost less than what was estimated in the development project proforma (DPP).
Narayanganj 7-murder: HC gives death to 15, life to 11
The High Court upholds death for 15 convicts while commuting the penalty of 11 others – all of whom were sentenced to death by lower court in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Coming down heavily on the chief justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.
Legendary film star Razzak passes away
Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passes away at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 76.
Ericsson staff demo in Dhaka protesting lay off
Ericsson employees in Dhaka demonstrate at their office premises protesting laying off of 50 employees, what the company says are in line with company policy.
2 schoolgirls 'gang-raped'
Six youths have allegedly gang-raped two schoolgirls in Sujanagar of Pabna and then uploaded the footage of them committing the crime on Facebook.
Moon Ride on the cards
Excessive rains and flooding twice in just four months have left most of the roads in a miserable state, which could make people's journey home for Eid-ul-Azha a nightmare. If rain continues and the flood situation doesn't improve shortly, the road networks will be further damaged, compounding woes of travellers. Many roads are currently under floodwater.
Confessions of a madrasah student
You can't help it. You see us from afar—our messy beard, unkempt appearance, the distinct attire that sets us apart from others.
4 ‘Neo JMB militants’ surrender at Ashulia den
Four alleged militants surrender to law enforcers who conduct a raid at a suspected militant hideout in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The arrestees -- Mozammel Huq, Rashedul Nabi, Ifran Alom and Alamgir Hossain -- are aides of “Neo JMB” militant suspect Tamim Dari, Rab said.
Bangladeshi girls sex trafficked to India narrate ordeal
On an overcast evening, on a boat criss-crossing a river on the Bangladesh-India border, Payal, 16, hides under a fishing net hoping to reach India where her agent says a dance tutor’s job awaits her.
Not only joints, Chikungunya messes with your mind too
During the last two months, anticipations and suspense regarding the Chikungunya viral fever caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito have gone viral. Half of the Dhakaites still are in physical pain left by the virus, half are half-relieved that they have been spared so far, and half-anxious about being the next victim.
THE DIVA WITH AN ATTITUDE
Boss 2 is doing great at the box office, and honestly we did not think that it would be this successful.
‘Rape’ in Banani: Ivan placed on 4-day remand
A Dhaka court places Bahauddin Ivan on a four-day remand in connection with a case filed for raping college student in Dhaka’s Banani area.
Brutal
Centring a fight that began over paying bills at a tea stall on Tuesday, a group of villagers swooped on another group the next
Another girl 'raped' in city's Banani
A college student sued a young man for raping her at his house in the capital's Banani early yesterday.
What I learnt as a BBA student
After high school, a degree in Business Administration is something most of us have considered.
Disgraceful
An upscale rooftop restaurant in the capital's Uttara has put up a sign banning foreign citizens, giving in to the landlord's pressure.
