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Firing from helicopter: Hasina sued for killing child
02:36 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayA case has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and fifteen others for allegedly shooting a 12-year-old madrasa student Zobaid Hossain Emon dead from a helicopter of Rapid Action Battalion.
Probe into killings: UN fact-finding mission to arrive next week
02:05 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe fact-finding mission of the United Nations will arrive in Dhaka next week to probe into killings during the recent student movement in Bangladesh.
Bruno Fernandes extends Man Utd stay until June 2027
01:31 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027, with the option to extend for another year, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Why not compensation for families of children killed in firing: HC
01:10 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe High Court has issued a ruling questioning why the families of women and children who were shot dead in their homes and balconies during the quota reform movement up to August 5 should not be compensated.
Kolkata erupts in midnight march
12:43 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThousands took to the streets of Kolkata midnight past Wednesday to condemn the rape and murder of a local doctor, demanding justice for the victim and an end to the chronic issue of violence against women in Indian society.
ICT starts probe into genocide allegations against Hasina, 9 others
12:34 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal has started an investigation against 10 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on allegations of crimes against humanity including genocide that took place from July 15 to August 5.
Asif Nazrul bins news of president's resignation
12:26 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe interim government’s adviser for law, justice, and parliamentary affairs, Asif Nazrul, has dismissed reports that President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, calling them false and mere rumours.
Modi hopes situation in Bangladesh will improve soon
12:02 PM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed hope that the situation in Bangladesh will improve soon, while voicing concern over the safety of Hindus and other minorities there.
Students occupy Dhanmondi 32
10:40 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe students took to the streets at Dhanmondi 32 in the capital on Thursday to obstruct the Awami League leaders and activists from placing wreaths at the memorial of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of August 15.
Intercity train services resume after 28 days
10:25 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayIntercity train services resumed on Thursday across the country 28 days after its suspension due to the movement for quota reform in government jobs. Confirming the matter, Engineer Mohammad Saiful Islam, Eastern Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), said the train movement started at dawn.
US in touch with India on Bangladesh: State Dept
10:02 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe US Department of State has said that the United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the situation in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence.
Dhaka WASA MD Taqsem resigns
08:58 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayTaqsem A Khan, the much-discussed managing director of Dhaka WASA, has resigned from his post. He sent his resignation letter through an email on Wednesday. In his resignation letter, he stated that he was unable to perform the duties of Managing Director of the WASA due to illness, according to the WASA sources.
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency
08:19 AM, 15 Aug 2024 ThursdayThe World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.
Hasina's statements from India not conducive to improving ties: Foreign Adviser
09:58 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayForeign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday conveyed Indian High Commissar Pranay Verma that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent statements from India is not conducive to improving Dhaka-Delhi ties...
Rape and murder of doctor in hospital sparks protests in India
09:45 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayEarly on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals...
UN to probe killing of protesters soon, UN rights chief tells Yunus
08:43 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe United Nations will soon begin investigation into the killing of the protesters during the recent student movement in Bangladesh, said the UN human rights chief, Volker Türk...
Five-second breaks can help defuse couples’ arguments, study shows
08:08 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayCouples having a row should take a five-second break to stop them reaching boiling point, according to a study...
ADB to support interim govt
07:35 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support to Bangladesh's interim government, emphasizing its commitment to the country's sustainable development in line with the aspirations of its people...
Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq on 10-day remand
07:14 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has placed the private industry and investment adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Salman F Rahman, and former Law Minister Anisul Huq on a 10-day remand in a case...
NBR gets new chair, 2 more secys appointed
06:37 PM, 14 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe government has appointed Md Abdur Rahman Khan as the Secretary of the Internal Resources Division, who will also serve as the ex officio Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR)...