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Quader among 75 sued for killing school student in Uttara

Another murder case was filed against former road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader and 74 others for killing a school student named Md Sabid Hossain, during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on August 5.

Yunus to sit with secretaries Sept 4

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will meet all government secretaries at his office on Wednesday, inside sources told this newspaper.

Court imposes travel ban on Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, 9 others

A court here today imposed a travel ban on ten people including former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, his wife Lutful Tahmina Khan and daughter Safia Tasnim Khan, responding to an application filed by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).

Sexagenarian Razzaque became bewildered losing only son in student movement

Sexagenarian MA Razzaque, a resident of the city’s Mirpur area, has become bewildered after losing his only son in the anti-discrimination student movement recently that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina ending 15 years of her authoritarian rule.

A new Bangladesh emerged following students' movement: Jamaat leaders

The anti-discrimination students' movement has created a new Bangladesh freeing its people from the clutches of fascist and autocratic regime.

Sifat had to bear bullet inside his body for 30 days

Mohammad Sifat, a 17-year-old workshop worker who was shot by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) men on July 19 during the anti-discrimination student movement at Narayanganj, had to carry bullets inside his body for 30 days.

Pakistan PM calls Chief Adviser

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over the telephone on Friday, congratulating him on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.

Salman, Anisul placed on fresh 5-day remand

A court here today placed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's private industry affairs adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman and former law minister Anisul Haque on five-day fresh remand in a murder case filed with Badda Police Station on 21 August.

Mugdho enchanted the whole university, KU teachers recount

Mir Mahfuzur Rahman 'Mugdho', a former student of Mathematics Discipline of Khulna University (KU), is not merely a name, he appeared to be a part of Bangladesh history as he embraced martyrdom joining the student-mass uprising ousting the Awami League (AL) government.

Advisory Council Okays draft of Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024

The Advisory Council meeting on Thursday gave final approval to the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024" subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department.

Bangladesh signs international convention on enforced disappearances

Bangladesh on Thursday signed the instrument of accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, demonstrating its commitment to investigate each and every case of enforced disappearances.

‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ available in market

Researcher Siddiqur Rahman Khan’s latest book ‘Qawmi Madrasa: An Unfinished Publication’ that addressed the dearth of well-researched and comprehensive resources on the education system and curriculum of Qawmi madrasas in Bangladesh is now available in the market.

Public, business community want elected government, democracy: Fakhrul

Stating that it is unrealistic for some individuals to transform Bangladesh into a paradise, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said both the public and the business community want a democratic setup and elected government in the country.

Govt's executive authority to raise power and gas prices cancelled through ordinance

The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).

Turkish President Erdogan makes phone call to Chief Adviser

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan made a phone call to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, congratulating him on his assumption as the head of the Interim Government. During the call, President Erdoğan condoled the loss of valuable lives in the flood-affected areas of

Government to protect rights of every citizen, says Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Monday Bangladesh is a large family where the responsibility of the government is to protect the rights of every citizen.

Nine Ansar, VDP officials transferred following Sunday’s clash

Soon after the clash with the students in and outside the Secretariat, the government on Sunday night transferred nine senior officials, including one deputy commandant of the Ansar and VDP, to new postings.

Firearm licences issued to civilians in 15yrs suspended

The government has suspended the license of firearms issued to civilians.

President urges all to stand by flood victims

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has urged the countrymen to stand by the flood-affected people as he addressed the Janmashtami reception programme for the people of Hindu community at Bangabhaban here.