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30 recently promoted DIGs posted, 9 police officers transferred

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Thirty police officers recently promoted to the rank of deputy inspector general (DIG) have been given official postings. In addition, four more additional DIGs and five superintend... Read More


Osman Hadi, Inquilab Mancha member and Dhaka-8 hopeful, shot in Bijoynagar

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Sharif Osman bin Hadi, an independent candidate in the Dhaka-8 constituency and convenor of the Inquilab Mancha platform, has been wounded in a shooting attack in the capital's Bijoy... Read More


Bangladesh narcotics agency seizes first "MDMB" synthetic drug haul

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- The Department of Narcotics Control has seized a consignment of a synthetic drug known as "MDMB" for the first time in Bangladesh. The drug, a liquid substance, is usually consumed ... Read More


Bagerhat gets 4 seats, Gazipur reduced to 5 in revised Election Commission gazette

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- The Election Commission (EC) has restored four constituencies in Bagerhat after a court ruling, issuing a revised gazette that also cuts one seat from Gazipur. The revised notificat... Read More


Schedule requires parties, candidates to comply with electoral code

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- The announcement of the election schedule also constitutes the call for parties and candidates to comply with the electoral code of conduct. The compliance is mandatory. Non-compli... Read More


Road blockade in Farmgate after Tejgaon College student Sakib dies following clash

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Students of Dhaka's Tejgaon College have blocked the road in Farmgate over the alleged murder of Sakib, one of their classmates. The protest began around 10:30am, bringing traffic t... Read More


Medical board says Khaleda Zia is being treated under intensive observation

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- BNP chief Khaleda Zia remains under intensive observation in the Critical Care Unit of Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, her medical board has said. A bulletin signed by board head Dr Shah... Read More


High Court upholds electoral rule requiring alliance candidates to use own party symbols

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- The High Court has kept the amended provision of the Representation of the People Order in place, requiring candidates in electoral alliances to contest with their own party symbols.... Read More


CID charges former Awami League minister Holam Dastagir Gazi with 'money laundering'

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has brought charges of money laundering against former textiles and jute minister Golam Dastagir Gazi and seven others involving Tk 870 mi... Read More


CA congratulates EC on announcing timeline for general election, referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated the Election Commission (EC) after it announced the schedule for the parliamentary election and a referendum on implementing the July C... Read More