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DU initiates probe into gang-rape threat to DUCSU candidate
08:33 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Dhaka University (DU) administration has formed a three-member committee to investigate into a gang-rape threat to a female candidate to the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections...
Love, lies and layovers: Biman air hostesses accused of romance scam
08:20 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayTwo Biman Bangladesh Airlines cabin crew members are now at the center of a sensational love, lies, and luxury loot drama, accused of running a romance racket across international skies, preying on wealthy business class passengers with promises of marriage, only to vanish with cash, gold, iPhones, and compromising videos.
30% of Tk 49cr postal voting project earmarked for consultants
07:57 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayWhile the move has been hailed as a step toward inclusive democracy, scrutiny has emerged over the allocation of funds, with nearly Tk 15.7 crore (31.7%) set aside for 30 consultants, including a team leader to be paid Tk 1.06 crore over 23 months.
Fire erupts at Siddheshwari mosque
07:54 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayA fire broke out at a mosque beside Siddheswari Boys' Higher Secondary School adjacent to Mouchak Market in Dhaka on Tuesday evening, September 2...
1,000 sued over clashes between CU students, locals
07:39 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayTensions continue at Chittagong University (CU) as a case has been filed against more than 1,000 people over Sunday’s clashes between students and locals following the manhandling of a female student...
Freshers can vote in RUCSU polls
06:54 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe authorities have decided to include freshers of the 2024-25 academic session in the voter list of the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) elections...
Farooki for mandatory mental health check-up for future heads of govt
06:25 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayCultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has called for mandatory mental health evaluations for the future heads of the government, citing concerns over decision-making during national crises.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 1,400
06:07 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe death toll from a devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has surpassed 1,400, with over 3,000 people injured, according to Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, who confirmed the figures on platform X (formerly Twitter)...
Govt aims to lift tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5% by FY35
05:39 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayIn a bold push to strengthen public finances and support long-term economic growth, the Bangladesh government has set a target to raise the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5 per cent by the 2034-35 fiscal year, up from the current 7.3 per cent, one of the lowest in South Asia.
HC asks govt to set up separate judiciary secretariat in 90 days
05:23 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe High Court has ordered the creation of a separate secretariat for the judiciary within three months, marking a significant step toward strengthening judicial independence in Bangladesh.
Private container depot tariff hike sparks export sector alarm
04:55 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association (BICDA) has introduced a revised tariff structure effective September 1, raising fees by an average of 50 per cent, with some services seeing hikes of up to 81 per cent...
DMP lauds BNP for canal cleaning drive instead of rallying on streets
04:41 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has publicly thanked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for launching a voluntary canal and sewer cleaning programme in Dhaka, instead of holding foundation anniversary rallies on city streets.
12 kg LPG price reduced by Tk 3
04:40 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 3 to Tk 1,270 per 12 kg cylinder...
Pakistani batter Asif Ali retires from int’l cricket
04:12 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayRight-handed Pakistani batter Asif Ali announced retirement from international cricket on Monday, saying wearing the Pakistani jersey was a “proudest chapter” of his life...
Appellate Division to hear appeal on DUCSU polls suspension Wednesday
04:02 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hear on Wednesday, September 3, the appeal against the High Court’s suspension order of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections.
Govt seeks Interpol red notice against 3 factory owners
03:49 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe government has taken an initiative to request the Interpol to issue a ‘red notice’ against the owners of three garment factories – TNZ Group, Dird Group and Roar Fashion Ltd...
Vision Emporium launches season 2 of ‘Dream Home’ campaign
02:53 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayVision Emporium, electronic chain shop of the country's leading business conglomerate RFL, has launched Season 2 of its ‘Dream Home’ campaign on Tuesday. R N Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, inaugurated the campaign at a function held at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.
1 killed as EPZ workers clash with police in Nilphamari
02:27 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayA worker was killed in a clash between police and workers at the Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Nilphamari on Tuesday morning.
SC regains authority over judiciary
01:43 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayThe High Court has declared parts of Article 116 of the Constitution, which deal with control over the judiciary, illegal and void. It also directed the government to establish a separate secretariat within three months.
Asif Nazrul hints at possible 3rd Int’l Crimes Tribunal
01:00 PM, 02 Sep 2025 TuesdayDr Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, said on Tuesday (September 2) that the government is considering establishing a third International Crimes Tribunal once Tribunal-2 vacates its temporary tin-shed premises.