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Hasina did not flee, she was forced to leave, says her lawyer

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Sheikh Hasina's state-appointed lawyer has rejected the attorney general's accusation that the deposed prime minister fled Bangladesh to evade justice, saying instead that she was "f... Read More


DMP chief dismisses banned party's flash rallies as 'social media shows'

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has said the recent flash rallies organised by the Awami League and its affiliates "exist only on social media", dismissing the a... Read More


I apologise for any mistakes made, says Jamaat chief Shafiqur

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said the party is offering an unconditional apology not only for its role in 1971, but also for any "mistake" it has made since the Partitio... Read More


Don't want 'questionable officials' involved in polls, BNP's Moyeen tells EC

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The BNP does not want "questionable and controversial officials" in charge of polling duties in the next election, and they have asked the Election Commission to be cautious of the i... Read More


6 burnt as man uses petrol to set fire to family

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A man has used petrol to set a fire in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, leading to burn injuries of six members of his family, including his wife and children. Three of the victims have bee... Read More


5 burnt as man uses petrol to set fire to family in Narsingdi

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A man has allegedly launched an arson attack on his own family in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, using petrol to set their house on fire and leaving five people, including his wife and chi... Read More


Another low likely to form over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast the formation of another low-pressure area over the southern Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions within the next 24 hours.... Read More


Jubo League leader Samrat ordered to appear in court by Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A court has summoned expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Chowdhury Samrat, who is out on bail in a money laundering case worth Tk 2 billion, to appear before it by Sunday. Dhaka Metr... Read More


Tribunal to set date of verdict in crimes against humanity case against Hasina on Nov 13

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal will set a date for the verdict in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other top officials of her governm... Read More


Student union elections: Chhatra Shibir's shock sweep across four campuses sparks polarisation debate

Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- Islami Chhatra Shibir's sweeping wins in the central student union elections at Chittagong and Rajshahi universities after strong showings in Dhaka and Jahangirnagar have surprised m... Read More