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NCP agrees to proposal requiring cabinet approval for emergency rule

India, July 13 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has agreed to the National Consensus Commission's proposal that requires approval of the cabinet for declaring a state of emergency. The party, howe... Read More


Meetings, gatherings remain banned near CJ's residence, other key areas

India, July 13 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed another round of bans on meetings, gatherings, rallies, and processions in different areas, including the official residence of the ch... Read More


PSC moves to identify recommended 44th BCS candidates already serving in cadre posts

India, July 13 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has sought information on candidates recommended in the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) who are already employed in cadre services. This info... Read More


Nearly six-hour autorickshaw protest in Dhaka ends as BRTA agrees to dialogue

India, July 13 -- Traffic in Dhaka's Banani has come to a standstill for nearly six hours as hundreds of CNG-run autorickshaw drivers blocked roads near the BRTA office, demanding permission to operat... Read More


CrPC amended to allow release of suspects during criminal probes

Dhaka, July 11 -- President Md Shahabuddin has issued an ordinance amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, introducing a new provision concerning the fate of suspects during criminal investigat... Read More


72,000 hectares of farmland flooded in 21 districts

Dhaka, July 11 -- Rain in Dhaka and the rest of the country over the past few days has inundated crops on 72,076 hectares of land in 21 districts. The Ministry of Agriculture, citing the Department o... Read More


'Bomb scare call' halts Biman flight to Nepal before take-off

Dhaka, July 11 -- A Nepal-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has been halted moments before take-off after an anonymous call warned of a "bomb" onboard at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport. ... Read More


Expelled Jubo Dal leader shot dead in Khulna, tendons slashed to 'ensure death'

Dhaka, July 11 -- A former Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal leader has been shot dead in Khulna, with his leg veins severed. The incident took place around 1:30pm on Friday outside house in the West Maheshwarpa... Read More


Bangladesh lose to Japan in the semi-finals of U18 Asia Cup hockey

Dhaka, July 11 -- Bangladesh showed early promise by taking a two-goal lead but ultimately lost 6-4 to Japan in the semi-final of the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament, held in China's Dazhu. On Fr... Read More


Bangladesh bow out of semifinals losing lead three times to Japan in U18 Asia Cup hockey

Dhaka, July 11 -- Bangladesh's dream run in the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey have come to a heartbreaking end as they lost 6-4 to Japan in the semi-finals, despite going ahead on three separate occasions ... Read More