The High Court on Monday acquitted Giasuddin Al Mamun, a businessman and close friend of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in an arms case. The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Nasreen Akter passed the order after hearing a petition. Senior Barrister Syed Ahmed stood for Mamun. Mamun was arrested
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Gaza ceasefire won’t begin until Hamas provides hostage list: Netanyahu
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills 70 people
At least 70 people have died in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency response agency said. The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state after individuals attempted to transfer gasoline from one tanker into another truck using a generator. The
No conflict between reform and election: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that reforms and elections are not mutually exclusive, as both can progress parallel without hindrance. “There’s no conflict between reforms and elections. The reforms will continue, and so will the elections,” he said while speaking to reporters after paying tribute to
War against extortion, encroachment will continue: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the war against extortion and encroachment will continue until justice is established in the country. The Jamaat leader made the remarks while speaking at the workers' conference organised by the district and metropolitan Jamaat at the historic Madrasa Maidan in Rajshahi on Saturday. He
19 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs
Nineteen new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 791 this year. Of the new cases, eleven were reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The number of deaths
Single Mothers in Dhaka: Navigating life amid rising divorce rates
With divorce rates steadily climbing in Bangladesh, more women are finding themselves in the role of single mothers, facing challenges that test their resilience. From financial struggles to societal stigma, their stories highlight both the hardships and the strength required to rebuild their lives while ensuring a better future for their
Announce election date to uphold dignity of 2nd independence: BNP leader to CA
BNP Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque has demanded that the interim government promptly announce the national election date by upholding the dignity of the July mass uprising. "I request the Chief Adviser of the interim government to immediately announce the election date without any further delay or wastage of time,
First reported HMPV case in Bangladesh ends in death
Sanjida Akter, the first patient in Bangladesh diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has passed away while undergoing treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed the information on Thursday. According to DGHS officials, "This is the only HMPV case we have reported this
Lutfozzaman Babar finally walks out of jail
Lutfozzaman Babar, former state minister for home affairs, walked free after 17 years in prison, receiving a warm reception from BNP leaders and activists at the jail gate. “He walked out of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 2 pm,” said jailer Bashiruddin. Babar will first pay respects at the grave of