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Chattogram businessman fatally shot after car ambushed near bridge

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- A businessman has been shot dead while travelling in a car near Madunaghat Bridge in Chattogram, police say. The victim, Abdul Hakim, 46, owned Hamim Agro and lived at Panchkhain of ... Read More


Advisor Salehuddin avoids question on Tk 270bn 'fighter jet deal'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has refused to comment on reports that Bangladesh is set to spend Tk 270 billion to purchase 20 fighter jets from China. In response to questions at ... Read More


'Udayan Express' derails in Sylhet, snapping rail links with the rest of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The "Udayan Express" train has derailed in Sylhet's Moglabazar, snapping the rail links between Sylhet and the rest of the country. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning, accordin... Read More


Abrar Fahad's sacrifice laid foundation for July Uprising, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP's senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said the sacrifice of BUET student Abrar Fahad laid the foundation for the July Uprising. Speaking at a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi ... Read More


ACC prosecutes NBR member Belal on charges of 'illicit wealth'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, a member of the National Board of Revenue, on charges of acquiring assets "beyond known means... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licences under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licences. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licenses under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licenses. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More


Daughter breaks down seeing Bubly in court dock

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Tamanna Nusrat Bubly, a former member of parliament from the reserved women's seat, became emotional upon seeing her daughter Naza in tears at the court entrance. The scene took plac... Read More


BGB detains 24 in Sherpur for attempting 'illegal' border crossing into India

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained 24 people, allegedly attempting to illegally enter India through the Jhenaigati border in Sherpur. They were detained around 9:30pm on ... Read More


Three to die for killing woman over dowry in Barguna

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- A Barguna court has sentenced three people to death for murdering a housewife in Pathorghata Upazila over dowry demands. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by Judge Begum Lailatul ... Read More