2 killed in road accidents in Netrakona, Chattogram

Two people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed in separate road accidents in Netrakona and Chattogram this morning

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BNP’s Hafiz accuses interim govt of undermining democracy, stalling elections

Hafiz accuses the interim government of 'playing games' with state governance

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Consensus commission urges political compromise to restore democracy

Professor Ali Riaz expresses hope that political parties and alliances will show flexibility and compromise in the interest of national reform and the establishment of a truly democratic system in Bangladesh

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35 Rohingyas fleeing Bhasan Char detained in Ctg

The detainees were later handed over to the police for further legal procedures

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DNCC to coordinate with key agencies to ease Dhaka traffic

The DNCC administrator pointed out that ongoing metro rail construction along Pragati Sarani has further aggravated the traffic situation, leading to immense public suffering

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2 illegal embankments removed in Jamalpur to restore natural river flow

The demolition took place around around 6:30pm

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Hefazat demands dissolution of women’s affairs commission

Calls for nationwide protest on May 23

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Reaction / Tarique Rahman's FB post: A commendable spirit that will hopefully remain

Neither Tarique's spirit, nor Fakhrul's wisdom appear to be percolating down to the grassroots of their party

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BMD warns of potential cyclones, severe heatwaves, nor’westers in May

The BMD also predicted two to three moderate to severe nor'westers (Kalbaishakhi storms) during the month, alongside three to five days of thunderstorms with hail

Govt doesn’t endorse Fazlur Rahman’s remarks: foreign ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the recent remarks made by Maj Gen (retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman on his personal social media account were expressed solely in a personal capacity and do not reflect the position or policies of the Bangladesh government

BSF returns 2 Bangladeshis held while making 'TikTok videos' in Indian part

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) early today returned two Bangladeshi youths, who had been detained at Patgram border in Lalmonirhat

Chemically-treated pineapples raise health concerns

Pineapple farmers in Madhupur upazila of Tangail have been using chemicals to enhance the fruit’s size and hasten ripening process in hope of maximising their profit by grabbing the market early amid Ramadan season.

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Functionally dead canal grabbed

A functionally dead canal in the Gamoirtola area of Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has allegedly been encroached upon by a local resident, causing concern among farmers and residents.

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Prevention, early detection key to tackling NCDs: speakers

With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer causing nearly 70 percent of deaths in the country, health experts have stressed the need for stronger prevention, early detection, and integrated risk management.

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Man gets life term over rape in Dhaka

A Dhaka tribunal yesterday sentenced a 22-year-old man to life-term imprisonment for raping a seven-year-old girl in South Keraniganj in 2014.

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Ensure fair, impartial investigation: MSF

Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) has called for an immediate, impartial, and fair investigation into the death of a murder suspect --  Hezaz Bin Alam, also known as Ezaz --  in police custody.

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A day in court: Shajahan’s smirk gives way to tears

The smirk was still there as Shajahan Khan stepped out of the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court lockup. His lips curled into the familiar expression that had become his signature -- whether in moments of controversy, tragedy, or now, as an accused in a murder case.

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18-year-old rapes woman while holding her child at knifepoint

The accused has been arrested in Jashore

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13 political parties submitted reform opinions so far

BNP and Jamaat are yet to send theirs

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Highway Police identifies 1,443 robbers involved in highway crimes

A total of 340 operation teams are active across 3,900 km of national highways to ensure safe Eid travel

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Separate secretariat for judiciary needed to ensure its independence: Chief Justice

"Sustainability of reform initiatives depends on the independence of the judiciary"

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