Shutdown cripples capital city amid clashes between police and protesters
Staff Correspondent: Firing teargas and rubber bullets riot police clashed with quota-reform protesters in different parts of the capital city in the first hours of Thursday at the start of a nationwide complete shutdown. Riot police…
Read More »Conspiracy alleged to take over Sonali Insurance Company: Officials
Staff Correspondent: Officials and employees of Sonali Life Insurance have alleged that a conspiracy is underway to take over the insurance company, which is listed on the stock market, by falsely labeling it as a failed…
Read More »UN Human Rights chief urges Bangladesh authorities to engage with student protesters
Staff Correspondent: UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk has urged the authorities in Bangladesh to engage with the student protesters. “All acts of violence and use of force, especially resulting in loss of life, must be…
Read More »PM Hasina orders judicial probe into violence, killings during job quota protests by students
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced a judicial enquiry to ensure fair and just trial in the recent unwanted incidents including killings. She also unequivocally announced that steps will be taken to ensure…
Read More »At least 40 die after heavy rains pound eastern Afghanistan, destroying houses and cutting power
International Desk: Heavy rains in eastern Afghanistan have killed at least 40 people and injured nearly 350 others, Taliban officials said Tuesday. Among the dead in Monday’s storm were five members of the same family when…
Read More »Decision to close JnU hall revoked amid student protests
Staff Correspondent: Amidst student protests, the administration of Jagannath University has revoked its decision to close the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. The decision was confirmed by Hall Provost Dr. Dipika Rani. Dr. Dipika said, “Those…
Read More »Social media platforms like Facebook, should be held accountable to prevent rumors, misinformation: Palak
Staff Correspondent: Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, said that digital media, including social media platforms like Facebook, should be held accountable to prevent rumors and misinformation. He made this remark this…
Read More »BNP-Jamaat, with a desire to see dead bodies, behind Tuesday’s anarchy: Hasan Mahmud
Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP-Jamaat desired to see dead bodies in the country in an effort to catch fish in murky water amid quota protests…
Read More »Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma
International Desk: After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity bullet: He was an intelligent loner with few friends, an apparently…
Read More »Violence erupts at Dhaka University as quota protesters clash with police, refuse admin orders
Staff Correspondent: Quota protesters, who took over Dhaka University halls, performed a ‘Gayebana Janaza’ at around 4:10 pm today for those who died in yesterday’s clashes. After that they marched towards TSC premises and broke two…
Read More »Govt has created a reign of terror across Bangladesh: Fakhrul
Staff Correspondent: Blaming the government for mishandling the quota protests due to its obstinacy, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the current Awami League government has created a “reign of terror”…
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