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All 57 Bangladeshis earlier convicted by UAE Federal Court pardoned; will be deported soon

All 57 Bangladeshis convicted by the UAE Federal Court have been pardoned by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ...

03 Sep 2024 15:05 PM

Death toll from floods climbs to 67; Over 6 lakh families still stranded

The recent floods in 11 districts of Bangladesh have claimed 67 lives and affected over 5 million people, with thousands ...

03 Sep 2024 12:47 PM

Hilsa prices remain high in Chandpur despite peak season, supply still low

Despite being the peak Hilsa season, Chandpur's Boro Station Fish Landing Center sees limited supply, keeping Hilsa fish prices high ...

03 Sep 2024 12:05 PM

CA's office moves to stop unauthorized use of govt vehicles

The Office of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh has issued a directive to halt the unauthorized use of government vehicles ...

03 Sep 2024 12:02 PM

RMG Workers' Protest: 30 garment factories shut down as Home Ministry deploys joint forces to oversee situation

In response to escalating worker protests in key industrial zones like Savar, Ashulia, and Gazipur, the Bangladesh Army, police, and ...

02 Sep 2024 23:28 PM

HC questions legal immunity of quick rental power plants

The High Court has questioned the constitutionality of provisions in the Quick Rental Act that shield quick rental power plants ...

02 Sep 2024 23:15 PM

Monsoon revolution, social media, and Gen-Z: Perspectives from the Rahman brothers

Nayel and Daniel Rahman, known for their impactful social media presence, discuss the role of social media in Bangladesh's recent ...

02 Sep 2024 20:10 PM

All 5 teachers of the Cox’s Bazar Nursing Institute resign amid students’ protests

All five teachers at Cox's Bazar Nursing Institute resigned following student protests over alleged corruption, leaving the institute without teaching ...

02 Sep 2024 15:27 PM

Unrest flares up at 10 factories in Gazipur, Dhaka-Mymensingh highway blocked

Workers in Gazipur staged demonstrations in Tongi, Kaliakoir, and Sadar upazilas, blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to demand permanent jobs, wage ...

02 Sep 2024 15:25 PM

EU should support human rights progress in Bangladesh: Claudio Francavilla

Human Rights Watch urges the EU to support Bangladesh's human rights progress following Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Recommendations include UN monitoring, ...

02 Sep 2024 15:23 PM