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ICT chief prosecutor seeks death penalty for Hasina, Kamal

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The Chief Prosecutor of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday sought death penalty for three people including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister A... Read More


Customs official suspended over graft allegation

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The government has suspended a Customs official after her arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Jashore earlier this month. According to a notification issued by the Int... Read More


3 Bangladeshi nationals 'beaten to death' along Habiganj border

, Oct. 16 -- Three Bangladeshi nationals were beaten to death reportedly by Indian nationals in Tripura state of India on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Pandit Mia, 30, son of Kana Mia; Sa... Read More


RUCSU voting ends, counting underway

Rajshahi, Oct. 16 -- The vote counting in the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election began on Thursday afternoon after the long-awaited polling ended amid a peaceful manner. Off... Read More


Bangladesh, US discuss election, regional and other issues

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and the United States have discussed regional and global relations, electoral processes, risks of disinformation and the importance of maintaining open, direct channels of comm... Read More


Shoktikonna Shines: EU backs women, youth, green transition in Bangladesh

, Oct. 16 -- Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday said "Shoktikonna" is part and parcel of their work in Bangladesh - to support women'... Read More


No compromise on February election: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Oct. 16 -- Accusing a quarter of trying to create unrest by raising unnecessary issues like the proportional representation (PR) system, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir o... Read More


India overtakes China in world air force ranking: Newsweek

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- In a stunning shift in global military power, India has leapfrogged China to claim the title of the third most powerful air force in the world, reports Newsweek. While the United St... Read More


Dengue: One more death, 755 cases reported in 24 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- One more death from dengue was reported in the 24 hours till Thursday morning as Bangladesh continues to grapple with a surge in infections. With the latest fatalities, the total nu... Read More


CEPZ fire still raging; 19 units battling to bring blaze under control

Chattogram, Oct. 16 -- A massive fire that broke out at a garment factory inside the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) on Thursday afternoon is yet to be brought under control, with 19 firefigh... Read More