'Frustrated, Yunus hints at quitting'

Frustrated over recent developments, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is considering stepping down, said sources familiar with what went down at the Chief Adviser’s Office and Jamuna yesterday.

Aug 5 aftermath: ISPR releases list of 626 the army sheltered

The army provided temporary shelter to 626 individuals who sought protection amid the poor law and order situation following the July uprising, said an ISPR statement last night.

UK freezes properties of Salman F Rahman’s son

The UK’s National Crime Agency has obtained freezing orders on two London properties owned by the son of an ally of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, following allegations that her regime embezzled funds, according to a report by Financial Times (FT).

TCB resumes sale amid price hike, low turnout

Under this mobile "Truck Sale" initiative, TCB is selling edible oil, sugar, and lentils at subsidised rates. The prices are set at Tk 135 per litre for cooking oil, Tk 85 per kg for sugar, and Tk 80 per kg for lentils

ICT investigation agency granted power to arrest suspects

The International Crimes Tribunal has granted its investigation agency the authority to arrest the accused and suspects in cases related to crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Ordinance approved to rehabilitate July uprising heroes, families

The approval was given following vetting of the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division at the 29th meeting of the council of advisers with chief adviser

Govt to amend NBR ordinance

In the face of turmoil amid continued protest by employees, the government yesterday backtracked from its position and stated it would bring “required amendments” to the new ordinance that split the National Board of Revenue.

Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat

Marsh smashed 117 off 64 balls studded with 10 fours and eight sixes to help Lucknow post a formidable 235-2 off 20 overs.

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Top three hit hundreds as England run riot against Zimbabwe

At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball.

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 'illegal' Bangladeshis in India

Responding to a question, Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal told the weekly media briefing today that "any foreigner living illegally in India -- whether Bangladeshis or others -- are dealt with as per law"

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999 swamped with prank calls

More than 56 percent of calls made to the National Emergency Helpline 999 are blank, prank, or missed calls, causing delays in emergency responses and putting extra pressure on call handlers, said Bangladesh Police in a press release.

Call all-party meeting to resolve issues

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to convene an all-party meeting to resolve the country’s ongoing political crisis.

Man, wife held for allegedly killing his brother in Chattogram

Police today arrested a man and his wife for allegedly killing his elder brother in Chattogram city's Chandgaon area

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Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.

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India pushed 109 more into Bangladesh

At least 109 people were pushed into Bangladesh from India through various border points in eight districts between Wednesday night and yesterday, according to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Ishraque suspends demos after HC order in his favour

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday suspended the demonstrations for his immediate swearing-in as Dhaka south mayor and said they would would observe the government’s actions over the next two days before deciding on the next course of action.

Court issues travel ban on former DGFI chief Sheikh Mamun Khaled, wife

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on former director general of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Lieutenant General (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled and his wife Nigar Sultana Khaled in connection with corruption allegations surfaced against them