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'Do we have to die to prove we're sick?': Dipu Moni hits out at lack of medical care for detainees

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Former Awami League minister Dipu Moni has lashed out in court, accusing authorities of depriving detained opposition leaders of medical treatment as she pointed to the recent death o... Read More


Flooding in northern Bangladesh to improve over the next three days

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The water levels of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudkhumar rivers in the Rangpur Division have increased over the 24 hours, but are likely to decrease over the following three days, accord... Read More


Bangladesh celebrates Prabarana Purnima, Lakshmi Puja

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Buddhists across the country are celebrating their biggest festival "Kathin Chivar Dan", which kicks off with "Prabarana Purnima" on Monday. The Hindu community is celebrating the La... Read More


New ordinance arms EC to act against negligent poll officers

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Fresh ordinances have been promulgated introducing tougher penalties for election officials found guilty of negligence or irregularities, while also empowering the Election Commission... Read More


Police detain NSU student after mob attacks him for 'insulting religion'

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A mob has beaten a student of North South University over allegations of "insulting the Quran". After nearly two hours of effort, police took Apurbo Pal into custody around 2:45am on... Read More


NBR stepping up field-level investigations

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed field-level tax regions to strengthen their intelligence and investigation activities to prevent tax evasion and accelerate the recove... Read More


Eminent academic Syed Manzoorul Islam put on life support

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Syed Manzoorul Islam, emeritus professor and eminent writer, has been placed on life support at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka. He has been undergoing treatment at the hospital since Frida... Read More


Ali Riaz says political 'consensus' on referendum for National Charter implementation

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Ali Riaz, vice-chair of the National Consensus Commission, has said political parties have "agreed" to hold a referendum on the implementation of the National Charter, also known as t... Read More


49th Special BCS: Admit cards available for download from Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Job seekers can download the admit card for the 49th Special BCS written examination, which is scheduled for next Friday, starting from Sunday night. More than 312,000 candidates app... Read More


'Blasphemy': NSU expels student over alleged Quran desecration

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The North South University (NSU) has permanently expelled student Apurba Pal after he was accused of desecrating the Quran on campus. On Sunday, the university administration also de... Read More