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BFIU chief faces Bangladesh Bank probe over controversial viral videos

, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Bank has launched an investigation against AFM Shahinul Islam, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), after his several controversial videos surfaced an... Read More


BNP leader warns party followers to avoid unruly behaviour

, Aug. 19 -- BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday warned party leaders and workers that an undesirable situation may arise if they do not avoid bad practices and unruly behaviour that could m... Read More


DUCSU election: Nomination forms collection ends

University of Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The collection of nomination forms for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election has been completed. Against 28 posts, 658 nomination papers have be... Read More


Humanitarian actors demand localisation of aid in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- Humanitarian actors at an international seminar on Tuesday urged effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments in Bangladesh, emphasising localisation of aid, quality funding ... Read More


Leak of walkie-talkie message: Constable put on 3-day remand

, Aug. 19 -- A Chattogram court on Tuesday placed police constable Omi Das, who was arrested for leaking a walkie-talkie message of Chattagram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz on soci... Read More


Had pressure on govt to raise energy price: Dr Salehuddin

, Aug. 19 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said there was a pressure on the government to raise the price of energy like gas every month or two. "But we did not hike the price follow... Read More


Dolphin carcass found at Kuakata beach

, Aug. 19 -- A dolphin carcass was recovered from Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali district on Tuesday. The Irrawaddy dolphin, measuring six feet in length, washed ashore near Jhau Bagan area of the s... Read More


Political leaders in Bagerhat protest for retention of 4 Parliamentary seats

, Aug. 19 -- A section of political leaders including local unit BNP under the banner of Sorbodolio Sommilito Committee (all-party united committee) has announced a three-day programme protesting the ... Read More


Ex-Minister Dipu Moni taken to hospital from jail for check-up

, Aug. 19 -- Former Minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in Kashimpur Central Jail, was taken to Shaheed Tajuddin Medical college and Hospital for check-up on Tuesday. Jail Superintendent Kawalin Nah... Read More


BNP urges EC to cancel politically-motivated polling stations

, Aug. 19 -- BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called on the Election Commission to cancel polling stations that were created for political reasons during the Awami League's rule. "Polling cent... Read More