Madrasa student dies after falling from rooftop in Jurain
A madrasa student died after falling from the rooftop of a madrasa building in West Jurain in Dhaka.
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Sammilito Islami Bank depositors can withdraw additional funds from next week
Depositors of Sammilito Islami Bank will be able to withdraw money beyond the limits set under the Bangladesh Bank’s existing scheme in cases of urgent need, as the newly formed lender moves to restore normal banking operations.
Minister orders stronger field-level coordination in three northern districts
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shahe Alam has directed government agencies in Kurigram, Gaibandha and Rangpur to strengthen coordination to improve law and order, curb drugs and gambling, prevent corruption and ensure good governance, transparency and accountability.
HC upholds death sentence of Hitu Sheikh in Asia rape-murder case
The High Court has upheld the death sentence of Hitu Sheikh, the prime accused in the rape and murder of eight-year-old Asia in Magura.
DMP arrests 416 in 24-hour citywide crackdown
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 416 people in a 24-hour drive across the capital and filed 30 cases over various allegations, police said.
Foreign lawyer seeks nod to defend Salman F Rahman at tribunal
British lawyer Graeme L Hall has applied to the Bangladesh Bar Council seeking permission to represent former adviser Salman F Rahman before the International Crimes Tribunal in a case over alleged crimes against humanity during the July uprising of 2024.
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