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Former Minister Mozammel's House Attack: Injured Youth Dies

National

India Will Attempt to Avoid Returning Sheikh Hasina: Law Advisor

11 Feb, 2025 5 mins read 429 views

Law Advisor Professor Asif Nazrul expressed doubts about India's willingness to return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing that India may use various excuses to avoid the extradition. He also discussed the progress of trials related to killings in July and August, with hopes for verdicts by October.

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National

CNG Drivers to Be Fined Up to Tk 50,000 for Not Using Meters

11 Feb, 2025 8 mins read 609 views

BRTA directs police to file cases against taxi drivers charging over meter fare. Offenders may face fines of up to Tk 50,000 under the Road Transport Act.

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International

Trump Demands Release of All Hostages in Gaza

11 Feb, 2025 4 mins read 581 views

U.S. President Donald Trump demands the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza by Saturday. He warns that the ceasefire should end if the hostages are not freed by noon.

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Health

One Death from Dengue, 16 New Hospital Admissions

11 Feb, 2025 5 mins read 611 views

One person has died from dengue in the past 24 hours, with 16 new cases admitted to hospitals across the country. The total death toll this year reaches 12, with over 1,300 reported infections

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Crime

Former MP Majid Khan Sent to Jail

11 Feb, 2025 3 mins read 945 views

Former MP of Habiganj-2 Abdul Majid Khan arrested in a murder case. Detained by Dhaka Detective Police from Farmgate, he was later sent to jail after a brief court hearing.

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National

Thirteen Police Suspended in Sylhet Over Extortion Claims

11 Feb, 2025 5 mins read 662 views

Thirteen police officers from the Companyganj Police Station in Sylhet have been suspended over extortion allegations. An investigation is underway, and further action will follow.

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National

Police Demands Reinstatement of 2,200 Dismissed Officers

11 Feb, 2025 9 mins read 750 views

The "Victim Police Family" has demanded the reinstatement of 2,200 police officers dismissed during the previous government. In a press conference, they raised issues of wrongful termination, economic difficulties, and political pressure, urging the current government to reinstate them.

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Economics

Bangladesh Requests Full Power Supply from Adani Group

11 Feb, 2025 12 mins read 991 views

Bangladesh has formally requested full power supply from Adani Group, following a reduction in supply over the past three months. With rising demand ahead of the summer season, Bangladesh seeks to restore the full electricity supply. Report by Reuters.

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National

Bangladesh Ranks 14th in Global Corruption Index: TIB

11 Feb, 2025 8 mins read 719 views

In 2024, Bangladesh ranks 14th in the list of the world’s most corrupt countries, down from 10th place last year. According to the Corruption Perception Index, the country’s corruption situation remains alarming. The report was published by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

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National

Govt Preparing to Hold Elections by December

10 Feb, 2025 3 mins read 658 views

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirms that the interim government is preparing to hold elections by December. He shares details of the government's election roadmap following a meeting with the Chief Adviser.

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Politics

Political Party Reform Essential to Change the Country: Manna

09 Feb, 2025 8 mins read 598 views

Mahmudur Rahman Mannan emphasizes the need for political party reform to bring about meaningful change in Bangladesh. He discusses the importance of good governance, police reform, and national consensus for a fair election process in a recent roundtable discussion.

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