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Ex-MP AK Azad's campaign attacked in Faridpur, vehicles vandalised

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Former MP and ex-FBCCI chief AK Azad has come under attack during his campaign in Faridpur, allegedly by the Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal activists. The attackers reportedly vandalised two... Read More


Smoke still rising 20 hours after fire at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Smoke is still rising from the cargo complex of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 20 hours after a fire broke out there. Firefighters were continuing their work at the... Read More


Dhaka Stream staffer Swarnamoyee's death highlights alleged abuse, toxic media office

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The recent death of a 28-year-old Dhaka Stream employee, Swarnamoyee Biswas, has sparked widespread discussion on social media. Relatives and police believe she took her own life. S... Read More


Government forms "core committee" to examine three major fires, prevent future disasters

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Following several major fires recently, the interim government has formed a seven-strong "core committee" to investigate their causes, helmed by the home secretary. Disaster Managem... Read More


30 injured as Chhatra Shibir, Jubo Dal clash over mosque event in Noakhali

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- At least 30 people have been injured when activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal clashed over a planned event at a mosque in Noakhali's Sadar Upazila. The viol... Read More


MPO teachers call rally at Shaheed Minar amid fast-unto-death protest

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Teachers eligible for the MPO have announced a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar on Monday, demanding a 20 percent housing allowance from salary and the nationalisation of all priva... Read More


Court orders investigation into Telegram groups 'spreading pornography'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A Dhaka court has ordered an investigation and prosecution against individuals and groups accused of sharing pornographic content on the messaging app Telegram. Additional Chief Met... Read More


BUP student "rape" suspect Mithu to be interrogated in custody

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Police have secured two days to interrogate Mithu Biswas in custody, arrested in connection with the "rape" of a Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) student in Savar. Dhaka... Read More


Bloodied body of Jagannath Chhatra Dal leader discovered on staircase of Dhaka home

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The bloodied body of Zobayed Hossain, a leader of Jagannath University's Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, has been recovered from the stairs of a building at Old Dhaka's Armanitola. Around... Read More


Jamaat's push for PR system is a strategic masquerade, says NCP's Nahid

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The National Citizen Party Convenor Nahid Islam has denounced the Jamaat-e-Islami's demand for general elections under proportional representation (PR) system as a deliberate "politi... Read More