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Dhaka stocks rise as regulators discuss market stability

Dhaka, June 25 -- The benchmark index of the country's main bourse has risen nearly 50 points, with turnover crossing Tk 4 billion on the same day regulators met to discuss measures to stabilise the v... Read More


2026 HSC exams to be held on full syllabus, in regular format, says NCTB

Dhaka, June 25 -- The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in 2026 will be on the full syllabus, with all subjects assessed on "full marks within full duration". On Wednesda... Read More


Ishraque demands apology from Advisor Asif Mahmud over 'offensive' remarks

Dhaka, June 25 -- BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called on Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain to apologise for what he described as "offensive and insulting" remarks about recent dem... Read More


'Insult to prophet': OC criticised for statement after arresting father, son

Dhaka, June 25 -- A police officer has drawn flak for his statement on the arrest of a barber and his son over allegations of "hurting religious sentiment." His statement went viral on social media. ... Read More


ACC rejects Hasnat's Facebook claim of phone call bribe demand

Dhaka, June 25 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has dismissed allegations of bribery made by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah, describing the claims as "unverified and defama... Read More


Police arrest ex-chief election commissioner Habibul Awal

Dhaka, June 25 -- The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal. Awal was taken into custody around 2pm on Wednesday from Dhaka's... Read More


Pakistani militants behind Pahalgam attack, India claims

Dhaka, June 25 -- All three militants involved in the attack on tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam are Pakistani nationals and members of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Indian investigat... Read More


Hand grenade detonates near Raju Sculpture at DU

Dhaka, June 25 -- A crude bomb has gone off near the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University, though no injuries were reported. The blast occurred around 10:30pm in the open grassy area in front ... Read More


Commission is discussing unresolved issues to reach consensus, says Ali Riaz

Dhaka, June 25 -- The National Consensus Commission is holding discussions with political parties to reach an agreement on five issues, including the fundamental principles of the state and the struct... Read More


Timely military action could have stopped Pilkhana massacre: inquiry commission

Dhaka, June 25 -- The national independent inquiry commission formed into the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) massacre at Pilkhana believes that timely action could have prevented the massacre. At a press co... Read More