Where will the next prime minister live?
The interim government has quietly backed away from its earlier plan to construct the official residence of the next prime minister within the National Parliament complex, citing unresolved complications and…
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Parties voice concern over security, demand election atmosphere
Political parties, taking part in the Election Commission’s (EC) dialogue on Thursday, voiced concern over the prevailing law and order situation and demanded an impartial role from the administration and…
Law adviser condemns killing of judge’s son in Rajshahi, orders swift action
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday strongly condemned the brutal attack at the residence of Rajshahi Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman, which left his…
195 arrested, 20 vehicles set on fire in 10 days
In the past ten days, 195 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League have been arrested across Dhaka amid a wave of unrest, during which at least 20 vehicles…
RU female student found dead
The body of a female student from the Institute of Education and Research at Rajshahi University (RU) was recovered early Wednesday from a flat in the Mirzapur area’s Islam Tower.…
Ex-Chuadanga municipality mayor Toton held
Detectives in a drive arrested former Chuadanga municipality mayor Riazul Islam Joarder Toton from Bashundhara area of the capital on Thursday. Tipped off, a team of DB conducted a drive…
Nepal’s war victims watch political changes with fragile hope
When families of those killed in Nepal’s deadly September protests that toppled the government demanded justice, the anguish felt painfully familiar to Sunamati Chaudhari. Her husband, an English teacher, was…
Ali Riaz appointed special assistant to CA Yunus
Professor Ali Riaz, former vice-chairman of the recently expired National Consensus Commission, has been appointed as special assistant to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. He will receive the rank, salary,…
Economy returns to positive track
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said all economic indicators, including exports, foreign investment and reserves, have returned to a positive trajectory after the July uprising. “After assuming the…
Teenager beaten to death over theft allegation in Jatrabari
A 15-year-old boy, Md Bappi, was beaten to death after being lured from his home in Jatrabari, Dhaka, over a false theft accusation, his family has claimed. The incident took…