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Trust between police, public will make it easier to curb crime, says PM Tarique

Dhaka, May 10 -- A trusting relationship between police and the people will make it easier to curb crimes, believes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He said, "It is difficult to maintain law and order ... Read More


Major rivers retreat in northeast, flooding to ease further over 3 days

Dhaka, May 10 -- The flooding situation in the low-lying parts of Haor wetlands in Netrokona, Habiganj, and Sunamganj has begun to improve as water levels in major rivers started to retreat following ... Read More


UWC Hong Kong principal to visit Dhaka to strengthen educational ties

Dhaka, May 10 -- Dr Spencer A Fowler, principal of Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (LPCUWC), will arrive in Dhaka on Monday for a two-day visit to share insights into the institution's ed... Read More


Dhaka University Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed resigns

Dhaka, May 10 -- Saifuddin Ahmed, assistant professor of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, has resigned from his post as Dhaka University proctor. He was appointed to the post on Aug 28, ... Read More


Mohammadpur 9-murder case against Nanak, 27 others goes to trial

Dhaka, May 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered a crimes against humanity case against Jahangir Kabir Nanak and 27 others over nine murders in Mohammadpur during the July Uprising... Read More


Bangladesh's foreign investment dips 23.56 percent in 9 months of FY 2026

Dhaka, May 10 -- Despite foreign investment increasing in Bangladesh in the last calendar year, it has decreased in the ongoing fiscal year, according to official data. The Bangladesh Bank estimate r... Read More


Chinmoy Das's bail rejected in lawyer Alif murder case, bail orders in 4 other cases on Monday

Dhaka, May 10 -- The High Court has rejected the bail application for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari (Chandan Kumar Dhar), spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagran Jote, in the murder ca... Read More


No project to be approved until standards maintained, says finance minister

Dhaka, May 10 -- Return on investment, job creation, and environmental considerations must be met for project approvals, says Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. He said, "If ... Read More


High Court grants bail to Asaduzzaman Noor in two cases

Dhaka, May 10 -- The High Court has granted bail to former cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman Noor in two murder cases filed after the fall of Awami League the government in 2024. The bench of Jus... Read More


Bangladeshi parents trade life savings for a hospital bed and a breath as measles outbreak rages on

Dhaka, May 10 -- Nine-month-old Noor, identified with a single name, has been battling fever and respiratory distress since early April. On Apr 8, the infant from Chandpur was admitted to the Banglad... Read More