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Shoted Indian national arrested from Dhaka hospital
An Indian national, who was injured in a shooting incident, was arrested by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from a private hospital in the capital’s Moghbazar on Monday, under suspicion of being involved in smuggling activities.
Female doctor allegedly assaulted in Kushtia
A female doctor in Kushtia was allegedly pulled out of her chamber and assaulted on the street by a group of women over fraud allegations.
210 sued, including ‘pro-AL’ teachers, officials of Nazrul University
A case has been filed against approximately 210 individuals, including pro-Awami League teachers, officials, and former Chhatra League activists, for allegedly attacking students involved in the July-August movement at National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam University.
Tarique Rahman bids farewell to Khaleda Zia
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman bid an emotional farewell to his mother, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as she departed for Bangladesh from London on Monday morning.
Education Board compiling list of teachers removed for aiding SSC exam cheating
The Education Board is compiling a list of center secretaries and room inspectors who have been relieved of their duties for allegedly assisting in cheating during this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations.
Papon, wife sued over Tk800 crore in suspicious transactions
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president and ex-lawmaker Nazmul Hassan Papon and his wife Roksana Hassan, alleging suspicious financial transactions amounting to around Tk800 crore.
Over 50 injured in clash between local rivals in Habiganj
At least 50 people were injured in a fierce clash between two rival groups over a longstanding feud in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj on Monday (May 5) afternoon.
Hefazat-e-Islam faces legal notice for remarks contempting women
Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, a religious-based organisation, has been served a legal notice over alleged derogatory remarks made by its leaders targeting women involved in the government's Women's Affairs Reform Commission.
EIB to provide €350 million loan for Bangladesh’s renewable energy projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s (EU) main lending arm, has approved a €350 million framework loan for the implementation of renewable energy projects in Bangladesh.
Motorcycles, three-wheelers allowed on Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Tuesday
In an effort to alleviate public inconvenience during the return of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, authorities have decided to allow motorcycles and CNG-run auto-rickshaws to use the Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Tuesday.