Police powers clash with constitution
Online betting and gambling activities will now face some of the strictest penalties under Bangladesh’s new legal regime after Parliament unanimously passed the Gambling Prevention...
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‘EC begins preparations for local govt polls’
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that the Election Commission has already begun necessary preparations to hold...
Over 300 killed in France heatwave
French health officials said on Tuesday that there were at least 300 more deaths than expected during a five-day heatwave in May, the country’s first...
‘Rise in rape cases reflects improved reporting system’
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the increase in recorded rape cases in the country reflects an improved reporting environment rather than a rise...
One dead in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash
A 65-year-old van driver who was badly injured in a clash between two rival factions of the BNP in Bogura union of Shailkupa upazila in...
5 die as dengue toll hits yearly high
Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day dengue death toll of the year as five people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours between 8am...
Iran, Oman hold first talks on future of Hormuz
Iran and Oman held their first formal discussions on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington reached a preliminary agreement...
Protection failure fuels child rape cases
Incidents of child rape in Bangladesh have become a serious social concern, drawing growing attention from the public, rights groups and child protection advocates. Reports...
Tk20cr allocated for opposition MPs
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told parliament yesterday that nearly Tk 20 crore has been allocated for constituencies represented...
Father-son found alive after 4 days
A man and his teenage son were found alive under the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, in a town about 40km north of the capital...
NCP holds prog marking July Uprising anniv
The party will hold memorial visits, rallies, discussions, cultural events and meetings with families of those killed and injured from 1 July to 5 August...
