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Jatin Sarker, left-wing intellectual and Independence Award-winning writer, dies at 89

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Jatin Sarker - a progressive left-wing intellectual, Independence Award-winning writer, and teacher - has died at the age of 89. He passed away while receiving treatment at the... Read More


Finance Advisor Salehuddin promises full support for a 'good election'

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said the finance ministry will provide the cooperation needed to improve law and order for a "good election" in February. On Wednesday, Salehuddin ... Read More


Tribunal sets indictment hearing over Ashulia corpse burning case for Aug 21

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A tribunal will decide on Aug 21 whether a case over the burning of six bodies in Ashulia during July Uprising will proceed to trial. The International Crimes Tribunal bench le... Read More


Rabindra University students block railway, cutting off train service to the north

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Rabindra University students demanding the construction of a permanent campus have escalated their protest by blocking the railway line in Sirajganj's Ullapara, halting rail com... Read More


Teesta River water level continues to rise, hundreds stranded

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The water level of the Teesta River continues to rise amid heavy rain. Flooding and landslides have stranded hundreds of villagers in low-lying areas along the river's left bank... Read More


Youth hacked to death in Sylhet

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A youth has been hacked to death near the entrance of Khadimnagar National Park in Sylhet Sadar Upazila, police say. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, said Syed Anisu... Read More


Hope meets a hard stop: Consensus Commission ducks direct elections for women

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Women's rights groups in Bangladesh are furious and frustrated after the all-male National Consensus Commission, mandated to build political agreement on key reforms, settled on... Read More


101 'money launderers' of more than Tk 2 billion each identified: Salehuddin

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh has identified 101 individuals suspected of laundering over Tk 2 billion each, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said. Pressed on whether repatriation could be ac... Read More


Heavy rain to drum down in four divisions

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Parts of the Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions are expected to see heavy to very heavy rain on Wednesday due to the active southwest monsoon, according to the ... Read More


Breakaway Jatiya Party faction seeks EC recognition amid deepening rift

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Jatiya Party faction led by Anisul Islam Mahmud and Ruhul Amin Howlader has applied to the Election Commission (EC) for formal recognition after holding a national council w... Read More