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Prosecution Appeals for Death Penalty for Former Minister Inu

Dhaka:The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal has lodged an appeal with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking the death penalty for Hasanul Haq Inu, President of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal and former Information Minister. Inu …

IU Journalists Protest Attack on Rajshahi University Journalists

Kushtia:Journalists at Islamic University protested on Monday by forming a human chain and wearing black eye patches in response to an alleged attack on their Rajshahi University counterparts by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activists, the student wing of …

Battery Rickshaw Protest Clears Dhaka Roads, Disrupting Commuters

Dhaka:On a morning when Dhaka’s roads are typically bustling with battery-run rickshaws, several streets were noticeably clearer as the vehicles remained largely absent due to a drivers’ protest.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the protest l…

Natalie Nakase Returns to Lead Valkyries to Semifinal Victory

Dhaka:Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase returned to the bench and led her team to a 71-60 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series, just days after collapsing on the sideline due to exhaustion.

Accordin…

Businessman Robbed of Tk 6 Lakh in Siddhirganj

Siddhirganj:A businessman was robbed of Tk 6 lakh after withdrawing the money from a bank and heading home on his motorcycle in Siddhirganj on Sunday afternoon. The victim, Md Habibullah, 31, was also injured after the private car used by the alleged …

Two Arrested in Dhaka for Allegedly Abetting Suicide

Dhaka:Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a case involving the alleged abetment of a woman’s suicide. The arrests were made from different parts of the country on Monday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the arrested indiv…

BGMEA Expresses Grief Over the Passing of M Ghaziul Haque

Dhaka:The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is mourning the death of M Ghaziul Haque, a notable figure in Bangladesh’s financial sector. Haque was a founding director and former chairman of Eastern Bank PLC and served …