September 13, 2026

Dismissed Accountant of Bhawal Raj Estate Jailed for 14 Years

Dhaka: A court has sentenced Imam-ul Bashar, a dismissed accountant of the Court of Wards for the historic Bhawal Raj Estate under the Land Reform Board, to 14 years in prison in a graft case. Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Co…

AL Brought Disaster to Bangladesh, Stole Reserves, Says Speaker

Tazumuddin: Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today alleged that the Awami League, whose activities are currently banned, “brought disaster” to Bangladesh and stole the country’s reserves, transferring them to the Philippines. “The…

Face the Law Instead of Fleeing, Dr Zahid Tells Awami League

Dhaka: Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr A Z M Zahid Hossain today urged the leaders of the activities-banned Awami League (AL) to face the law and courts instead of remaining in hiding or abroad. ‘We do not believe in undergro…

Two Sentenced to Death in 2021 Habiganj Rape and Murder Case

Habiganj: A court here today sentenced two individuals to death in connection with the rape and murder of a girl in Nabiganj upazila, a case that dates back to 2021. Alongside the death penalty, the court imposed a fine of Taka 20,000 on each of the c…

Kaptai Lake: A National Treasure Under Threat

Chattogram: Chattogram metropolitan BNP general secretary Nazimur Rahman today emphasized that Kaptai Lake is not merely a water reservoir but a national treasure intricately linked to the environment, economy, and the livelihoods of the residents of …

Holy Fateha-e-Yazdaham to Be Observed Nationwide on September 23

Dhaka: The holy Fateha-e-Yazdaham will be observed across the country on September 23 (Wednesday) next. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Baitul Mukarram conference room of the Islamic Foundation (IF) f…

Afroza Distributes School Supplies to Manikganj Primary Students

Manikganj: Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita today distributed school dresses, bags, and shoes among the students of Betila Government Primary School in the district. The initiative aims to support local education and encourage student attendance.

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