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Nine 'Kobji Kata' gang members held in Dhaka

, Sept. 3 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) arrested nine people, including two brothers from the notorious 'Kobji Kata' gang on Wednesday, over a violent attack on a police officer in Shyam... Read More


Torture cells run by 'Suman Bahini' uncovered in Gazipur

Gazipur, Sept. 3 -- Police have uncovered five torture cells allegedly operated by the notorious criminal gang 'Suman Bahini' in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur. The operation was carried out late Tuesday... Read More


NBR to hold monthly 'Meet-the-Business' Session from Sept

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to hold a 'Meet-the-Business' session on the second Wednesday of every month to strengthen trade facilitation through direct stakehold... Read More


Outgoing French envoy meets Khaleda

, Sept. 3 -- Outgoing French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy paid a farewell call on BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Wednesday night. The French envoy went to the BNP Chairperson's Gulsh... Read More


Labour environment improved in Bangladesh, still room for progress: Japan

, Sept. 3 -- A Japanese parliamentary delegation engaged in labour issues on Wednesday praised improved working conditions in Bangladesh factories but insisted on more work for further progress. "We ... Read More


DUCSU election: UTL places six demands to ensure fair election

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- 'University Teachers' Link' (UTL), a platform of public university teachers of the country, has placed a six-point demand to advocate a congenial atmosphere in Dhaka University Centr... Read More


Driver, helper killed as train hits dump truck in Gazipur

Gazipur, Sept. 3 -- A dump truck driver and his assistant were killed when their vehicle was struck by a train at an unguarded railway crossing in Gazipur's Sadar Thana area early Wednesday. The iden... Read More


Trump names seasoned diplomat Brent Christensen as US ambassador to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Eds: Updates with more info The Trump administration has finally named its nominee for US ambassador to Bangladesh, choosing a seasoned career diplomat to fill the top post at its D... Read More


Hilsa slips out of reach as scarcity drives up prices in Khulna

Khulna, Sept. 3 -- Known as the pride of Bangali's dining tables, hilsa has now become a luxury in Khulna markets. Despite the peak season, dwindling catches have sent prices soaring, leaving traders... Read More


8 held over CU violence

Chattogram, Sept. 3 -- Police have arrested eight people in connection with the clashes between students and locals over the harassment of a female student on Sunday. The arrestees were Imran Hossain... Read More