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BDR carnage victim families call for inquiry commision

News —17 August, 2024 14:39

On February 25-26, 2009, a massacre at Dhaka’s Pilkhana headquarters of the then Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) left 57 military officers and 17 civilians…

BDR carnage victim families call for inquiry commision

Yunus calls Modi, assures safety of Hindus, minorities in Bangladesh

Interim government chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday…

Yunus calls Modi, assures safety of Hindus, minorities in Bangladesh
Murder case filed against Hasina in Bogura

A murder case has been filed here against 101 persons, including…

Murder case filed against Hasina in Bogura

Khaleda to go abroad for treatment soon: Fakhrul

Khaleda to go abroad for treatment soon: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said their party's ailing Chairperson Khaleda Zia will soon be sent abroad for advanced medical treatment.  "On the…

Over 600 people killed in Bangladesh between Jul 16 and Aug 11 : UN

Over 600 people killed in Bangladesh between Jul 16 and Aug 11 : UN

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Friday said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and rule of…

Interim govt expanded with four new advisers

Interim govt expanded with four new advisers

Four new advisers were sworn in on Friday afternoon, expanding the recently formed 17-member interim government led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The new advisers are…

Notorious Ziaul Ahsan arrested

Notorious Ziaul Ahsan arrested

Former Maj Gen Ziaul Ahsan, the former Director General of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC), was arrested late last night from Dhaka's Khilkhet area.  According to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), the arrest was made following a tip-off and is related to an ongoing case filed at the New Market Police Station.

ISPR assures actions against army members for misconduct

ISPR assures actions against army members for misconduct

Some videos showing misconduct by army personnel with some people have been published on various social media. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release said on Friday…

Tuku, Palak, Soikat put on 10-day remand

Tuku, Palak, Soikat put on 10-day remand

A Dhaka court today placed former deputy speaker Shamsul Haque Tuku, former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and Dhaka University Chhatra League general secretary Tanvir Hasan…

History very cruel, power isn't permanent: Fakhrul to Hasina

History very cruel, power isn't permanent: Fakhrul to Hasina

Pointing to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said history is very cruel as the Great Almighty…

Probe begins in genocide case against Hasina

Probe begins in genocide case against Hasina

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today started probing into the genocide and crimes against humanity case lodged against ousted prime minister Sheikh…

Lavrov expresses optimism for strengthening Bangladesh-Russia ties

Lavrov expresses optimism for strengthening Bangladesh-Russia ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country looks forward to the continuation of productive interaction with the foreign office of Bangladesh for further strengthening…

UN to probe student protesters' killings

UN to probe student protesters' killings

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has made a phone call to Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and said a UN-led investigation will be launched…

Interim govt criticizes Hasina's statements from India as detrimental to bilateral ties

Interim govt criticizes Hasina's statements from India as detrimental to bilateral ties

The interim government has formally communicated its concerns to India regarding recent statements made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, describing them as “not conducive”…

Court grants 10-day remand for Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq in murder case

Court grants 10-day remand for Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq in murder case

A Dhaka court today granted a 10-day remand (each) for Salman F Rahman, private industry affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq…

Dhaka wants stopping border killing, conclusion of Teesta deal

Dhaka wants stopping border killing, conclusion of Teesta deal

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has stressed on some key issues with India like stopping "border killing, conclusion of Teesta water sharing agreement, and ensuring supply…

Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case

Hasina among 30 sued in abduction case

A case has been filed against 30 people including Awami League president and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and some members of law enforcement…