Several hundred bidi workers have protested against a proposal for tax-hike on the bidi industry by some NGOs from the next fiscal year.
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Myanmar Military And Its Crimes against Children?
In one particularly bloody day in March, Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least ten children, some as young as 6, in violent crackdowns against peaceful protests.
Islami Andolon BD demo against Israeli aggression in Palestine
Islami Andolan Bangladesh staged a protest Friday against the recent Israeli attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem that killed more than a hundred people.
Sedition Case against Babunagari, Mamunul, Foizul: Report May 19
A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed May 19 for submission of the report in two cases filed against Ameer Junayed Babunagari and Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque of Hefajat-e-Islam over dishonouring the Father of the Nation.
Soumya hit fifty but Tigers lose T20Is series against Kiwis
Dhaka, Mar 30 Despite a blazing fifty from Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh lost the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at Napier on Tuesday by 28 runs in DL method.
Modi calls for unity to fight against common threats
Dhaka, March 26: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for unity to fight against the ideologies and forces behind inhuman acts like terrorism saying they are active even on Friday.
Cyber Tribunal accepts charge-sheet against journalist Kajol
The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka Wednesday accepted a charge-sheet against photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act and fixed April 22 for hearing on charge framing in the case.
UN chief profoundly concerned over rising violence against Asians
UNITED NATIONS, March 23 : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed his profound concern over the rise in violence against Asians and people of Asian descent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The world has witnessed horrific deadly attacks, verbal…
Lack of entomologists weaken fight against mosquito menace
The city corporations of the country do not have an entomologist on their payroll yet, although their research is crucial for controlling the mosquito population.
Niko graft case against Khaleda adjourned for Moudud’s death
The Ninth Special Judge Court of Dhaka Thursday fixed March 25 for submission of a report about the death of BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Moudud Ahmed in the Niko graft case against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia
Khizir Hayat’s wife moves Speedy Trial against Quader Mirza
Judge Soyeb Uddin Khan of the tribunal ordered Companiganj Police Station’s officer-in-charge to investigate the allegations and submit a report within 10 working days.
Charge hearing against Golden Monir in arms case
A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed March 29 for hearing on charge framing against Monir Hossain alias Golden Monir in an arms case.
CTTC gets 30 more days to probe case against Kishore
The Cyber Tribunal yesterday allowed the CTTC unit of police 30 more days to complete the probe in the DSA case filed against cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore.
Case against Ducsu VP Nur, 5 others, report deferred again
The date for submission of report in the case filed over rape and assistance against former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur and five others was deferred again to April 4.
Tax evasion case against Sayeedi, complainant testifies
War crimes convict Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi was produced in a Dhaka court in the case filed against him for evading income tax.
Extent of Violence Against Women During Pandemic Exposed
COVID-19 restrictions exposed women and girls to heightened abuse – revealing the conditions in which gender-based violence became the shadow pandemic.
Two more testify against DIG Mizan, 3 others in graft case
Two more witnesses including Barisal’s Mehediganj Municipality Mayor Kamal Uddin Khan testified in a case filed against sacked DIG of Police Mizan and three others.
ACC approves 10 more cases against ex-NRB MD PK Halder
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved 10 more cases against NRB Global Bank’s former Managing Director PK Halder and 36 others.
Complainant asked to withdraw case against Al Jazeera
A Dhaka court on Tuesday asked the complainant to withdraw a sedition case filed against four people over a report of Al Jazeera titled “All the Prime Minister’s Men”.
Sedition case against Hefazat chief, report submission deferred
Special Correspondent Dhaka, Feb 04 – A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report on 3 March, after investigating a sedition case filed against Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Junaid Babunagari in connection with…
Some people in foreign lands conspiring against country: Health Minister
Dhaka, Jan 4 (UNB) : Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday said that some people staying in foreign lands along with some local people are conspiring against the country. “This anti-state group won’t be allowed to conspire…
Protests at RU against removal of KU teachers and students
Rajshahi, Jan 28 – Teachers and students of Rajshahi University under different banners on Thursday protested against Khulna University authority’s expulsion of three teachers, two students.
Most crime cases against journos yet to be resolved: UNESCO
Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists, 87 percent of such cases worldwide were still not resolved, according to UNESCO, the UN agency tasked with defending press freedom, among other things.
Mominul upbeat to do well against Sri Lanka
DHAKA — Test skipper Mominul Haque remained upbeat about their chance in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour despite the warning of the hosts who publicly threatened Bangladesh to beat with extreme pace. Mominul said they want to replicate their success…
Chargesheet accepted against ex-DIG prison Bazlur Rashid
A Dhaka court on Tuesday accepted the charge sheet against suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Arms case: Charges framed against Papia, her husband
A court in Dhaka on Sunday framed charges against the expelled general secretary of Jubo Mohila League Narsingdi district unit Shamima Nur Papia, and her husband Mofizur Rahman Sumon in an arms case.
HC rejects Shipra’s plea seeking action against cops
The High Court on Thursday rejected a writ petition seeking action against two policemen who had posted Shipra Rani Devnath’s personal photos on Facebook with provocative comments.
Contempt of court rule issued against health secy, DGHS DG
The High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt of court rule against health secretary and director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
59 cops to donate plasma in fight against Covid-19
Dhaka, Aug 16: Some 59 police personnel of Bogura who made full recoveries from Covid-19 will donate their plasma to help others fight against the virus infection.
BNP against renaming local govt bodies by EC
Dhaka, Aug 10 – BNP on Monday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) is going to unilaterally change the names of local government institutions and their posts at the ‘behest’ of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.