Dhaka Now the World’s Second Biggest City, Population Hits 36.6 Million: UN
A new United Nations report reveals that Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has become the world’s largest city with a population of 41.9 million. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka now ranks second with 36.6 million people.
High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World
The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
Battlefield at Jashore University: 25 Injured in Student-Villager Clash
A major clash broke out between students of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) and local villagers over the harassment of a female student.
‘Plot Forgery’: Five British Lawyers Condemn Trial Process Against Tulip Siddiq
Ahead of the verdict in the fraud case against British MP Tulip Siddiq over plot allocations in the Purbachal New Town Project, five top lawyers in the United Kingdom have strongly criticised the trial process.
Fire brought under control after over five hours as Karail slum residents lament losses
The fire that broke out in the Karail slum in the capital has been brought under control after five hours. However, it will take more time to extinguish it completely.
Result Cancellation Triggers Bar Council Protest; Vice-Chair Blames Judicial Officer
A group of candidates who had passed the Bangladesh Bar Council enrolment examinations with grace marks staged protests on Monday after their results were cancelled amid an escalating controversy.
Custodial Deaths Surge Alarmingly in Bangladesh: Rights Groups Raise Concerns
Deaths in the custody of law enforcement agencies in the country have increased alarmingly. From January to mid-November of the current year, at least 31 citizens have died in operations by various forces, in alleged gunfights, due to torture, and from gunfire. Human rights organizations say the number has risen abnormally in recent months, which has further exposed the lack of institutional accountability and transparency.
Indian Rice to Be Imported via Singapore, Says Government
The government has decided to import rice from India through a Singaporean supplier in order to keep the market “stable,” said Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
All Types of NID Services Suspended Indefinitely: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has announced that all types of National Identity Card (NID) services will remain suspended indefinitely. The EC announced this today, Monday.
Multiple campuses close and classes postponed amid earthquake panic
A series of earthquakes between Friday and Saturday triggered widespread panic in Dhaka, prompting several public and private universities, medical colleges, and other educational institutions to suspend classes and examinations for multiple days. Many campuses have begun urgent inspections of academic buildings and residential halls to determine whether the tremors caused structural cracks or fresh damage.