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09/07/2025

What the BBC investigation revealed about Sheikh Hasina's deadly role during 2024 July uprising

The BBC has uncovered damning new evidence linking Bangladesh police to the killing of protesters during the July 2024 uprising, with forensic analysis also confirming that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina authorised the deadly crackdown in a leaked phone call.

Audio evidence has surfaced implicating former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in authorising lethal force against student-led protesters during last year's mass uprising in Bangladesh.

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09/07/2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred 16 senior officials of Bangladesh Police, including five additional deputy inspectors general (Additional DIGs), 10 superintendents of police (SPs) and one additional superintendent of police

The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred 16 senior officials of Bangladesh Police, including five additional deputy inspectors general (Additional DIGs), 10 superintendents of police (SPs) and one additional superintendent of police. The Public Security Division of the ministry issued a notifica...

09/07/2025

Thousands of people in Feni, Cumilla, and Lakshmipur and Barishal have been marooned due to flooding caused by the incessant rainfall for the past few days and subsequent rise in water levels in major rivers

Water flows above danger level in major rivers

09/07/2025

Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus has ordered all authorities concerned to complete all types of preparations by December this year in order to hold the 13th national election before Ramadan next year.

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09/07/2025

The Chattogram Metropolitan unit of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) has strongly protested the expulsion of fourth-year student Asif Hasan Neon from the Chattogram Medical College (CMC) hostel

A SAD statement said Neon was recently threatened by Islami Chhatra Shibir members over a social media comment about the group’s Dhaka University unit president, shortly before his expulsion

09/07/2025

The Comilla Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has postponed today (10 July) Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations due to worsening flood conditions in several areas under its jurisdiction, including parts of Feni

The decision was announced at around 9:30pm yesterday (9 July)

09/07/2025

Though hesitant at first, their support soon became vital to the movement’s strength. Teachers lent not only moral credibility but also strategic shelter

09/07/2025

Rizvi conveyed a message of sympathy to the concerned family on behalf of Tarique Rahman and handed over medical assistance to Ritu Porna Chakma's mother

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09/07/2025

The Election Commission (EC) has received approval to initiate the voter registration process and issue national identity cards (NIDs) in five countries including the United States

The other four countries are Maldives, Jordan, South Africa and Oman

09/07/2025

Exporters in Bangladesh have reported that the new tariff, set to take effect on 1 August, will increase the total duty on most Bangladeshi products entering the US market to around 51%, combining the previous rate of nearly 16% with the new 35%

BGMEA backs appointment of lobbyists amid growing concerns

09/07/2025

Urinary tract infections, reproductive disorders, and skin conditions are rising in Mongla, disproportionately affecting women due to their greater reliance on water for household chores

09/07/2025

No government institution will be allowed to purchase vehicles from either the development or operating budget during the current fiscal year, as part of an austerity directive issued by the finance ministry on Tuesday (8 July)

The order also suspends participation in all types of seminars, symposiums, and workshops abroad funded by the government