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[Isa Khan]

Ex-home minister, 249 others sued for vote rigging in election 10 years ago

A case has been filed against 250 people, including former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former chairman of Barishal Sadar Upazila Saidur Rahman Rintu and a returning officer in Barishal, accusing them of vote rigging in the national election 10 years ago. Moniruzzaman Jamal filed the...

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Ex-PM's adviser Naser Chowdhury, ex-sports secretary Mesbah Uddin arrested

The Detective Branch (DB) of police have arrested Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, former prime minister's principal secretary and adviser, and Mesbah Uddin, former secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Detective Branch placed them under arrest in the...

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RAB arrests local AL, Jubo League leaders in Meherpur's Gangni

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Sanwar Hossain Bablu, president of the Gangni Municipality unit of Awami League, and Nabir Uddin, vice-president of the Gangni Jubo League, on Tuesday (1 October) night. Nabir Uddin, 55, a former acting mayor of Gangni municipality, was apprehended from...

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Ex-home minister Kamal left country illegally: Police

The former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has left the country illegally, said the head of the special branch (SB) of police Additional Inspector General Md Shah Alam. While speaking to media today (2 October), he said, "I saw the news that several people including the former home minister...

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Rangpur AL leader Panna arrested in Merajul murder case

"We arrested Panna from his residence in Khamarpara area of the city in the early morning today," officer-in-charge (OC) of Kotwali police station Md Ataur Rahman told BSS

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[Isa Khan]

BFIU seeks bank account details of Shakib Al Hasan, wife

The BFIU also sought information on any organisations or companies linked to them

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ICT receives fresh complaint against Hasina

Anas's father Palash filed the complaint today with the office of the ICT chief prosecutor

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53% voters think interim govt’s term should be 2 years or less: Survey

Respondents expressed satisfaction with the interim government's current performances

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ICT gets genocide charges against AL, 14-party allies

Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM) chairman Bobby Hajjaj filed the complaint with the office of the ICT chief prosecutor today

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Sentence of BNP acting chairman’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman suspended

Zubaida Rahman has to surrender in court, according to the Department of Security Services

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[Isa Khan]

Court issues travel bans on ex-MP Golap, cenbank ex-deputy governor, 3 others

Judge Mohammed Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain of the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court in Dhaka passed the orders in response to three separate applications submitted by the ACC

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Yunus to meet political parties on Saturday, talk reforms

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and other advisers will attend the meeting

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2 AL leaders arrested for killing students during movement

The arrestees are Rana alias Pistol Rana, vice-president of ward number-2 of Khilgaon Thana AL and Tajul Islam, former president of Sramik League, ward number-1 of the same thana

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Interim govt reviews Bangladesh Satellite Company's past activities

A five-member committee has already been formed to investigate any legal violations

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RAB arrests former Rajshahi-4 MP Abul Kalam Azad

He was arrested from the capital's Mirpur area around 8pm today

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[Isa Khan]

AL figures face arrests, case in Dhaka, beyond

Several influential figures from former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime have been arrested and face lawsuits, including Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, former principal secretary and adviser to the prime minister, and Mesbah Uddin, former secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The...

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Interim govt to revise ‘unrealistic’ export targets

Achieving this target would require Bangladesh's exports to more than double within the next three years, a goal that many policymakers consider unattainable

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Police arrest ex-lawmaker Dabirul Islam in Thakurgaon

Dabirul and his son Majharul Islam Sujon are the prime accused in the extortion case filed against twenty-eight persons on 3 September

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Enforced disappearances: Commission receives 400 complaints, most against RAB, DGFI, CTTC

"We visited Aynaghar on 25 September and DB and CTTC premises on 1 October. We did not find any detainees there as we think all of them might have been released after 5 August," Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry and retired justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury also said

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Adviser Nahid makes it to 'TIME100 Next 2024' list

Nahid Islam was one of the youngest members ever to be sworn in as an adviser to an interim government in Bangladesh.

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[Isa Khan]

JnU students detain JU teacher over alleged role in attack on protesters, later hands over to police

“A case was filed against him at Ashulia Police Station for his suspected involvement in the attacks on Jahangirnagar University students. He is currently in our custody,"said Enamul Haque, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station

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SB chief Shah Alam sent on retirement

According to Section 43 (1) of the Public Service Act 2018, Additional Inspector General Shah Alam has been sent into retirement upon completion of his 59-year service career

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ACC seeks asset info on ex-BFIU chief Masud Biswas from 11 countries

Additionally, the anti-graft body has requested the additional inspector general of police’s Special Branch to ban Biswas from leaving the country

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DMP arrest two AL leaders for allegedly attacking protesters during student movement in Mirpur

A team of Rupnagar Police Station arrested Gofur Mollah, vice president of Rupnagar Awami League, while Paltan Awami League President and Ward-13 Councilor Md Enamul Haque Abul was arrested by a team of Detective Branch police of DMP.

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Bank accounts of former longtime Satkhira-3 MP AFM Ruhal Haque, family frozen

During the Awami League regime, he was elected from the constituency in all four Jatiya Sangsad polls - in 2008, 2014, 2018 and 2024 - in the last 17 years

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[Isa Khan]

Shotgun fire from police from a distance of 7 inch.

Dhaka International University have provided the opportunity for students who were seriously injured during the andolon to continue their studies completely free of charge. Additionally, financial assistance will be provided for their medical treatment.

Bank accounts of former agriculture minister Razzaque, family frozen

Among Razzaque’s family members, the accounts of his wife Shirin Akhter Banu, sons Rewzwan Shahnewaz Sujit and Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, and daughter Farzana Akhter have been frozen

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No more than two terms for leaders in sports federations, says Asif Mahmud

Speaking after a meeting with various sports federations, associations, and organisations at the National Sports Council (NSC) auditorium on 27 september, Asif explained the new directive.

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Fakhrul wants govt to focus on reforms for credible election

Fakhrul also cautioned that delaying the election could exacerbate existing problems, enabling certain vested quarters and accomplices of the deposed regime to engage in foul play

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6 envoys recalled as part of their retirement process: CA's office

The six envoys, including the Bangladeshi High Commissioner in India, are scheduled to go on retirement in December and they will go on Post Retirement Leave, said Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad

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Two movement coordinators demand removal of President Shahabuddin

Two key coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have demanded President Mohammed Shahabuddin be removed from his post. They also pressed for writing a new constitution. Hasnat Abdullah made the demand in a post on his verified Facebook page and it has gone viral on social...

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[Isa Khan]

Ex-food minister Sadhan Chandra arrested from capital’s Bashundhara

He served as the minister of food during 2019–2024

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Aynaghar inside DGFI headquarters, has 22 cells: Inquiry commission

The commission on enforced disappearances received 400 complaints in 13 days, mostly against DB, RAB, DGFI and CTTC

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Ex-AL lawmaker Shahidul Islam arrested: DB

Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested former Awami League-backed lawmaker, Shahidul Islam Milon elected from Jashore Sadar constituency, from Dhaka's Gulistan area on Thursday. Talibur Rahman, deputy commissioner (Media) of the DMP, confirmed the matter saying that a Detective...

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Krishak League president Samir, Jashore dist AL president Milon arrested in city

Both of them were wanted in several criminal cases relating to killings and attacks on the student-people movement in July-August

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Joy hires US lobbying firm tied to Trump for Tk2.4cr

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has hired the prominent Washington DC lobbying firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD), with the target to influence US policymakers. Joy signed a six-month contract with SGD, paying $200,000 upfront (Tk2.4 crore), reports Netra News. In...

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[Isa Khan]

Govt forms five reform commissions to improve state structures

Each commission will have a student representative, whose names are yet to be published

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Jubo League leader arrested with weapons in Cumilla

Confirming the arrest, Burichang Police Station Officer-in-Charge Azizul Haque said, "There is a case filed against him. We will file a new case under the Arms Act and send him to court"

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Kishoreganj Jubo League leader arrested

He was accused in a case filed over an attack on protestors during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in the district town on (4 August)

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Deaths during student movement: 9 bodies to be exhumed in Sylhet

Among them, six victims are from Golapganj upazila and three from Beanibazar

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Uttara West AL president Monowar arrested in city

Later, the police produced him before the court

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[Isa Khan]

192 medical students, doctors, staff face the music for opposing July movement

The list includes 18 doctors, 43 intern doctors, 108 students, and 23 external doctors, all reportedly linked to Awami League politics. Of these, 11 individuals may face criminal charges, as detailed in medical college office orders and academic council decisions obtained by TBS

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AL leaders face arrest in Dhaka, Cumilla

The arrestees include Shahidul Islam Milon, a freedom fighter and president of the Jashore district unit of the Awami League

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Students demand treatment abroad for injuries during uprising

Students from various universities, under the banner "Empowering Our Fighters", have demanded immediate arrangements to send people injured during the recent uprising abroad for medical treatment. During a press conference held at the Dhaka University Central Students' Union auditorium today (4...

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Rajshahi AL leader Dablu arrested in Naogaon

Dablu was arrested from Dakshinpara village under Sadar police station of Naogaon district in a drive by RAB last night (4 October), said RAB-5 Commander Lt Col Firoj Kabir

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Chief Adviser begins dialogue with political parties today

BNP, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and CPB are likely to join the first day's dialogue along with other political parties

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Justice demanded for ex-Armed forces officers dismissed for 'political reasons' by AL govt

A group of former members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces have demanded job reinstatement for the officers who were terminated during the Awami League regime on "political grounds". At a press conference, titled "Roadmap to establishment of an Anti-Discrimination Armed Forces, Bangladesh 2.0", at...

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AL leaders, security officers fled county between 5-7 Aug: Adviser

Leaders and high officials of different law enforcement agencies of the Awami League government fled the country between 5-7 August, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) said today (5 October). "Security measures have been tightened at frontiers so that none can flee the...

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Hasina's former principal secretary Abul Kalam Azad arrested

DB police arrested him from the capital’s Dhanmondi area today

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[Isa Khan]

Govt releases list of 737 killed during the mass uprising

Families of 105 children killed during the uprising to receive financial aid

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Mahmudur Rahman demands ban on Chhatra League

He said Chhatra League was involved in every crime that happened in the last 16 years

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Man who fired at protesters in Sirajganj arrested

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a man who openly fired at students during the anti-discrimination student movement in Sirajganj, from Cox's Bazar beach last night. The arrestee was identified as Abu Musa, 42, son of late Sanowar Hossain, a resident of Dattabari Ward no-8...

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Travel ban imposed on ex-NSI DG Jobayer, his wife

Acting judge of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court Fazana Yasmin passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)

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July Foundation will provide assistance to 200-300 people per week: CA's press secretary

Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam said the interim government yesterday discussed with political parties how the reform activities and election preparatory work could go on in parallel

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[Isa Khan]

Former Rajshahi-3 MP Asaduzzaman Asad arrested from Baridhara

Meanwhile, police arrested Aminul Islam Khan, former senior secretary of the home ministry's public security division

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105 children killed in July-Aug uprising: Adviser Sharmin Murshid

A total of 105 children were killed during the recent student-led uprising in July and August, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmin S Murshid said today (6 October). During a press conference at the Secretariat on Sunday, she announced that each affected family would...

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Khastagir's appointment as Ambassador to Poland cancelled

Khastagir will continue his current role in the Bangladesh Mission in Kuala Lumpur as its Minister (Political) and Deputy High Commissioner at the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur

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Banks asked to share account details of Munni Saha

Information on Munni Saha’s deposits, loans, credit cards, foreign trade, money exchange, lockers and offshore banking were sought

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Bank accounts of Ex-MP Hanif frozen

The BFIU has sent directives to all banks and financial institutes in this regard today

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[Isa Khan]

Foreign ministry's MAU Secretary Khurshed Alam resigns

Director General (Public Diplomacy wing) Toufique Hasan today (6 October) confirmed UNB regarding Alam’s resignation but did not elaborate

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BNP leader Tuku returns home after long exile

The BNP leader arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by a Thai Airways flight at 2pm

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Ex-land minister Narayan Chandra Chanda arrested

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested former land minister Narayan Chandra Chanda from Jhenaidah while he was allegedly attempting to flee to India. Shariful Islam, public relations officer of the BGB, said he was arrested from the Maheshpur border area. Chanda is a former Awami League...

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Former Special Branch head Monirul spotted in India

Former head of the Special Branch of Police Monirul Islam, who has been in hiding since the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August, was spotted in India recently. He was seen doing grocery shopping at a shop in Connaught Place in Delhi, India. A friend of a Bangladesh Bank official who...

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Police arrest Hasina's principal secretary Nojibur Rahman

Police have arrested Nojibur Rahman, the principal secretary of the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, from Dhaka's Ramna area. Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Deputy Commissioner Talebur Rahman confirmed the development today (7 October). However, he could not immediately clarify under which case...

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AL leader held for firing at protesters, killing Muttakim

Police on Sunday midnight arrested an Awami League leader from the city's Shah Ali Thana area in connection with Muttkim Billah murder by firing indiscriminate gunshots at the anti-discrimination student movement. The arrestee is Md Alamgir Hossain, a member of ward no-8 Awami League. On a...

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Travel ban imposed on S Alam Group owner, family members

A Dhaka court today imposed travel ban on S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam, his wife Farjana Pervin and 11 other members of his family. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Ash Shams Zaglul Hossain passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Alam's...

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Travel embargo imposed on ex-land minister Saifuzzaman, wife

A court here today (7 October) imposed travel ban on former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and his wife Rukmila Zaman over massive graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Ash Shams Zaglul Hossain came up with the order as the court allowed a plea of the...

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Travel ban imposed on Nafeez Sarafat

The ACC, back in August, started investigating various corruption allegations levelled against Nafeez Sarafat

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Ex-law minister Anisul took Tk10-15 lakh bribe per lower court recruitment: ACC

Anisul is also accused of laundering money to Canada and other countries during the period when Advocate Toufika Karim served as the chairman of Citizen Bank

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Jubo League activist arrested over killing of CU student during movement

On a tip-off, the Jubo League activist HM Mithu, 41, was apprehended yesterday (6 October) around 10:40pm following a raid in the Chandgaon area of Chattogram

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Govt announces full list of 9-member commission to reform constitution

Professor Ali Riaz will lead the "Constitutional Reform Commission".

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[Isa Khan]

Lalmonirhat assistant commissioner suspended over controversial remarks on CA, govt

Tapashee Tabassum Urmi, an assistant commissioner in Lalmonirhat, has been suspended after being made an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) following her controversial remarks regarding the chief adviser and the interim government on Facebook. At the same time, a decision has been made to file a...

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Recommendations for ACC reform to be submitted by 31 Dec: Iftekharuzzaman

ACC Reform Commission began its work on 3 Oct

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Tk7,000cr VAT dues, fines: S Alam's 2 oil companies to face account freeze, BIN lock

NBR to issue letters for freezing bank accounts, locking BINs

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Shipping ministry launches probe into graft allegations against senior officials

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping, Suraiya Parveen Shelley, has been assigned to carry out the investigation

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4 AL leaders arrested in Dhaka over killing of student during mass uprising

Pallabi police arrested them from the Muslim Bazar area of Pallabi on Monday night, said Talebur Rahman, the DC media officer of the DMP

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[Isa Khan]

DMP commissioner calls for public help to find ‘missing officers’

When asked about the police's ability to return to normal operations, Hasan acknowledged that there had been a temporary work disruption but reassured the public that police services had since resumed

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Govt unsure of Hasina’s whereabouts: Foreign adviser

“She may have gone to Ajman in the UAE. However, we have not been able to confirm it,” Adviser Touhid says

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Patenga terminal agreement with Saudi company will be reviewed: Shipping adviser

We should not do anything that would harm our relationship with Saudi Arabia, says Shakhawat

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PSC chairman, 12 members resign

Sohrab Hossain was appointed as the PSC chairman on 16 September 2020

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Ex-rail minister Mujib, ex-MP Bahar under ACC scanner

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an Inquiry against four individuals, including former rail minister Mujibul Haque and former MP AKM Bahauddin Bahar, over allegations of acquiring illegal wealth through tender rigging, recruitment scams, and various irregularities. The two...

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[Isa Khan]

Ex-lawmaker Manik arrested in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) tonight arrested former lawmaker of Sunamganj-5 constituency Mohibur Rahman Manik from the capital's Bashundhara Residential area. "We arrested Manik from the city's Bashundhara Residential area around 9:30pm," RAB Media and Legal Wing Director Lt Col Munim Ferdous...

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In DSA's 5 years, 40% cases filed for 'slanders' against Hasina regime

A new law should mean security in cyberspace, instead of being a weapon for content blocking and hindering freedom of speech, say experts

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