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Protest rally in Gaibandha demanding arrest of child 'rape' suspect

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Locals have protested in Sadullapur Upazila of Gaibandha, demanding the arrest and trial of the suspect of the "rape" of an eight-year-old child. On Saturday, the protesters held a ... Read More


Mahfuj warns 'everyone is eager for conflict', says religious angle could 'worsen' situation

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has warned that Bangladesh is heading toward conflict within the next few months, saying "everyone is waiting for it to happen". Speaking at a nation... Read More


Fakhrul questions legality of Nizami, Quasem, Salauddin Quader's death sentences

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has claimed the ousted Awami League government handed down death sentences in "false" cases against two Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and ... Read More


Clash during eviction drive in Bhola leaves 15 workers injured, three trucks ablaze

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A violent confrontation and arson have broken out during an eviction drive targeting illegal structures at New Market in Bhola city, leaving 15 municipal sanitation workers injured. ... Read More


13.5 tonnes of bullet casings found in Natore warehouse

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A businessman in Natore's Baraigram Upazila has sparked concern among locals by storing around 13.5 tonnes of bullet shells in his warehouse. Police, however, say he legally purchas... Read More


Instagram rolls out Meta AI tools, letting users customise Stories with text prompts

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Instagram is expanding new photo and video editing options by embedding Meta's AI tools directly into Instagram Stories. According to the Hindustan Times, this update allows users t... Read More


Kushtia Civil Surgeon's Office sealed over recruitment exam leak claims

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Several agitated jobseekers have locked the gate of the Civil Surgeon's Office in Kushtia, accusing authorities of corruption and leaking question papers in the recruitment test for ... Read More


Police seek immigration alert to prevent Salman Shah 'murder' suspects from absconding

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Police have requested support from the immigration authorities to prevent suspects in actor Salman Shah's alleged murder from leaving the country. Masud Alam, deputy commissioner of... Read More


Chittagong University revokes Bangabandhu Chair appointment of Muntassir Mamoon

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Chittagong University has cancelled the appointment of historian Prof Muntassir Mamoon to the prestigious Bangabandhu Chair. The university sent a letter to Mamun on Oct 19, formall... Read More


MPO teachers hold Saturday classes nationwide to compensate students for lost lessons

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Following a strike demanding the nationalisation of private schools and colleges, several MPO-listed education institutions are holding classes on Saturday to make up for students' l... Read More