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HC clears way for ex-CJ Khairul’s release with bail in last two cases

The High Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in the last two cases filed over killings during the 2024 July uprising, clearing the

Prime minister urges universities to put emphasis on research, innovation

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged universities to move beyond traditional academic teaching and place greater emphasis on research and innovation to remain competitive in the modern world.

Trump warns ceasefire in Middle East on ‘life support’

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on ‘life support’ Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to

Met Office predicts heavy rainfall in parts Rangpur, Rajshahi divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning in several parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on

PM declares plan to improve road, rail communications between Dhaka, Sylhet

Recalling his difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during the election campaign, prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that his government had started working to improve both

Middle East war’s impact on shipping hits refugee aid: UNCHR

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said the Middle East war had sent its freight rates soaring, hitting the delivery of aid to refugees in the wider region and

CAC’s May Day event calls for workers’ rights

A discussion marking International Workers’ Day was held in Dhaka on Friday, with speakers calling for stronger workers’ rights, safer workplaces and a corruption-free Bangladesh. The programme, organised by Citizens

Nomination of NCP’s Nusrat declared valid for reserved JS seat

The returning officer has declared the nomination paper of National Citizen Party joint-convener Nusrat Tabassum valid for a reserved seat for women in the parliament. Returning officer Md Moin Uddin