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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

Hasina ordered security forces to kill protesters, hide bodies: UN Report

Shakib Ahmed

A United Nations fact-finding report has accused former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of directly ordering security forces to kill protesters and hide their bodies during the July 2024 uprising.The report, released by the UN Office of the High Commissioner

UN report uncovers brutal, systematic crackdown on protests in Bangladesh

Shakib Ahmed

A report by the UN Human Rights Office has revealed that Bangladesh’s former government, led by Sheikh Hasina, alongside security forces and Awami League-affiliated groups, engaged in widespread human rights violations during last year’s student-led protests.Based on testimonies from senior

Primary teacher recruitment protesters vow to continue movement

Shakib Ahmed

Protesting candidates for assistant teacher positions in government primary schools have announced the continuation of their sit-in program after failing to achieve a satisfactory resolution during a meeting with government officials at the Secretariat.On Tuesday (February 11), the protesters, who

DU honors 174 injured students of July Uprising

Niemur Rahman Emon/Shakib Ahmed

Dhaka University (DU) paid tribute to 174 students who were injured during the July mass uprising, recognizing their bravery and contributions to the anti-discrimination movement.Among them was Sanjida Islam Tonni, a psychology student whose bloodied image became a powerful symbol

Hunt down the devils in Govt offices, not jungles: Mirza Abbas

Shakib Ahmed

Mirza Abbas, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, has called for a crackdown on what he describes as Awami ghosts embedded within government offices, accusing them of misleading the current administration.Speaking at a seminar titled Tarique Rahman’s 31-Point Reform

Dhaka stock market hits year’s highest turnover, surpasses Tk 500cr

Shakib Ahmed

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded its highest turnover of the year on Tuesday, crossing the Tk 500 crore mark as the majority of listed companies saw price gains. The day’s total turnover stood at Tk 519 crore, the first

BSF to remove CCTV cameras from Kurigram zero line

Shakib Ahmed

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has agreed to remove the CCTV camera installed at the zero line of the Banshjani border in Bhurungamari upazila, Kurigram, following strong protests from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The decision was reached during a

ICT to rule on 3-4 cases by October; 1,214 ghost cases withdrawn: Law Adviser

Shakib Ahmed

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that verdicts in 3-4 cases related to crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising are expected to be delivered by October this year by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and announced that

Operation Devil Hunt: 607 arrested on 3rd day

Shakib Ahmed

The nationwide security drive 'Operation Devil Hunt' gained momentum on its third day, with joint forces arresting 607 people across the country.This brings the total number of arrests since the operation began to 2,258 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to

13 policemen removed from Companiganj Police Station

Shakib Ahmed

Thirteen policemen, including two sub-inspectors, have been removed from Companiganj Police Station and attached to the district police lines due to allegations of irregularities and corruption. The action was ordered by Additional Superintendent of Sylhet Police Md Russelur Rahman on