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Two get death penalty, 28 varying jail terms for Abu Sayed murder
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (299+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday sentenced two former policemen to death and awarded varying jail terms to 28 others in a crimes against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) student…...
The Broken Compass of Global Politics: Conflicts, Inequality, and Leadership Failure
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (1015+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka Global politics in the twenty-first century presents a profound paradox. This condition may be described as the "poverty of global politics, a state in which political power lacks moral direction, leadership lacks wisdom, and international relations are…...
Sustainable steps urgent to deal drug issues: Aminul
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (240+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka The'State'Minister'noted that curiosity and risk-taking tendencies toward drugs are highest during adolescence and'youth. Therefore, it is crucial to equip young people with accurate information, life skills, and positive attitudes during this stage. The'seminar'was chaired by Dr MA…...
Petrol-octane production plant shows hope in Sylhet
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (683+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka Despite the global energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East, the northeastern region of Bangladesh is creating new hope through the production of condensate, a by-product of Sylhet gas. Experts believe that increasing production…...
Tobacco control amendment to be placed in JS
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (419+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Tuesday said the demand of youths for stronger tobacco control would be properly raised in parliament, stressing that the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Ordinance -2025 must be passed into…...
Chamari Athapaththu eager to continue ahead of T20 WC
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (372+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu has no plans of drawing curtains to a glorious international career anytime soon. Head Coach Jamie Siddons has shared an update on the veteran's availability with the ICC Women's T20 World Cup (WC)…...
A commuter crosses a waterlogged road by stepping on bricks, as poor drainage causes even light rainfall to flood the streets. This photo was taken from Elephant Road in the capital on Wednesday.
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (89+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka Bubly's new pics add fuel to rumours 18 Years Later, Still Not Free: 7 days to justice for Badal Farazi Measles Outbreak: 94 deaths in 19 days, 5, 792 suspected Prime Bank promotes Md Ziaur Rahman to AMD Mother-in-law impressed by Sabila's performance…...
Complaints against Asif Nazrul under ACC review
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (526+ words) Thursday | April 09, 2026 | Dhaka Allegations of corruption have been raised against former Law, Expatriate Welfare and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, with a petition submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in judicial postings, bail decisions…...
Dhaka faces unhealthy air for sensitive groups
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (307+ words) Wednesday | April 08, 2026 | Dhaka Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 114 at 9: 03 am. The air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups', meaning it…...
Gaza hospital says clashes, Israeli strikes kill 10
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (332+ words) Wednesday | April 08, 2026 | Dhaka A Gaza hospital said clashes and Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people on Monday near a school sheltering displaced people in the centre of the Palestinian territory. The incident is the latest to shake a fragile US-backed…...