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3 protesters fall ill as Chittagong University hunger strike enters third day

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- A hunger strike conducted by nine students at Chittagong University to push for a seven-point charter of demands, including a safer campus and the resignation of the proctorial... Read More


3 teens arrested over 'rape' of 5-year-old in Satkhira

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Police have arrested three teenage boys for their alleged involvement in the rape of a 5-year-old in Satkhira's Kaliganj Upazila. The mother of the "seriously injured" child l... Read More


'Ma'am taught me how to vote - and now she's gone': Grief grips Jahangirnagar University after teacher's death

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- The Jahangirnagar University campus has been plunged into mourning after Jannatul Ferdous, an assistant professor of fine arts, suddenly collapsed and died while on duty during... Read More


BNP leader Zahid raises doubts over 'neutrality' of DUCSU, JUCSU elections

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- BNP National Standing Committee Member AZM Zahid Hossain says that questions have arisen over the "neutrality" of the recent Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) an... Read More


'Ma'am might still be alive if votes were machine-counted': JUCSU candidate after teacher's death

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- The death of teacher Jannatul Ferdous during the counting of ballots in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) election has sparked criticism from student... Read More


Some relief for families as vegetable prices ease slightly after a month

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- After a month of paying eye-watering rates for vegetables, Safayet Hossain is pleased to see an easing of prices in the market. He was able to buy beans, yardlong beans, bottl... Read More


'Banned' Awami League stages fresh procession in Dhaka's Banglamotor

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Supporters of the Awami League, banned from conducting political activities, have once again taken to the streets to protest against the interim government, this time in the ca... Read More


Belt and Road exhibition showcases China-Bangladesh cooperation: commerce advisor

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- The two-day Belt and Road Initiative Exhibition has opened in Dhaka with the aim of casting a spotlight on the "joint capabilities" of China and Bangladesh and attracting Chine... Read More


Suspected thief dies after falling ill in custody of Tongi police

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- A man detained on suspicion of theft has died after being handed over to the police in Tongi. Roni Mia, 30, was declared dead by doctors at Gazipur's Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Me... Read More


JUCSU election: Returning officer blames 'mismanagement' for teacher's death

Bangladesh, Sept. 12 -- Sultana Akter, a returning officer at the Jaharginagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) polls, has blamed the Election Commission's mismanagement for the death of tea... Read More