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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

3 held over killing former Khulna councillor

Shakib Ahmed

Law enforcement authorities have arrested three individuals, including a woman, in connection with the murder of a former Khulna City Corporation (KCC) councillor.Golam Rabbani Tipu, a Swechasebak League leader and former KCC councillor, was fatally shot in Cox's Bazar on

BNP leader stabbed dead in Naogaon

Shakib Ahmed

A BNP leader from Naogaon's Porsha upazila was fatally stabbed to death on Tuesday during an altercation over a land dispute.The deceased was identified as Maidur Rahman, 40, served as the general secretary of Nitpur Union BNP and was an

Motorcyclist killed in road accident on Dhaka-Mawa hwy

Lincon Ahmed/Shakib Ahmed

A motorcyclist was killed and another sustained injuries in a collision between a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Munshiganj's Sreenagar upazila on Tuesday.The accident occurred on Tuesday around 8:00 PM near the Dhaka-bound service lane at

HC acquits Babar, 4 others in 10-truck arms haul case

Shakib Ahmed

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday acquitted former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and four others in a case filed under the Special Powers Act related to the 10-truck arms haul in Chattogram in 2004.The other acquitted individuals

Tulip resigns as UK Treasury Minister

Shakib Ahmed

Tulip Siddiq, Britain's Economic Secretary to the Treasury, announced her resignation on Tuesday, citing the growing controversy surrounding her family ties to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Siddiq stated that the issue had become a distraction from the work of

Satkhira: Husband held over strangling newly-wed wife to death

Shakib Ahmed

A newly-wed woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband over a dowry dispute at Madhabkati village in Satkhira Sadar upazila.The victim, identified as Khadiza Khatun, 19, had been married to Amirul Islam, a resident of the same village,

59 govt officials promoted to assistant secretaries

Shakib Ahmed

The government has promoted 59 administrative and personal officers to the rank of assistant secretary (non-cadre) on Tuesday.A notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration confirmed the promotion in the afternoon.As per the notification, the promoted officials have been

Naogaon: 7 held over robbery, rape of woman

Shakib Ahmed

Seven suspected members of an inter-district robbery gang were arrested by police in connection with the robbery and rape of a housewife in Mohadevpur upazila in Naogaon.The suspects, who were found in possession of sharp weapons, were apprehended after a

Century-old Ras festival celebrated in Moulvibazar

Salauddin Suvo/Shakib Ahmed

The century-old traditional Beliras Ras festival was held in remembrance of Dhan Singh on the occasion of Poush Sankranti at Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district on Tuesday.The vibrant 115th celebration took place at the grounds of Baligaon Government Primary School

Patuakhali: BNP leader among 50 sued in scrap theft case

Mujahid Prince/Shakib Ahmed

A case has been filed against 50 individuals, including BNP and affiliate leaders, for allegedly stealing scrap materials worth Tk 5 lakh from 1320 MW Patuakhali (RNPL) coal-fired power plant at Kalapara upazila in the district.The Deputy Manager (Administration) of