Dipu Moni released on parole for husband’s final rites
Former education minister Dipu Moni, who is currently in custody, has been released on 12-hour parole to attend the funeral of her husband, Supreme Court lawyer Taufiq Nawaz.
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Rajshahi gets new divisional commissioner, three districts new DCs
The government has appointed a new divisional commissioner for Rajshahi and new deputy commissioners (DCs) for Natore, Gaibandha and Rangpur as part of a fresh reshuffle in the field administration.
Bangladeshi Hafiz Nuruddin tops at Saudi Quran competition
Bangladeshi Quran memoriser Hafiz Nuruddin Zakaria has secured first place in the fourth category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorisation, Recitation and Tafsir Competition, held in the holy city of Makkah, bringing a major international achievement for the country.
Gazi Nazrul’s vote adds intrigue to today’s presidential election
The presidential election is set to take place today (August 20), 35 years after the country last held a contested presidential vote, with independent MP Gazi Nazrul Islam emerging as a point of interest ahead of the ballot.
It’s time to say goodbye: Fakhrul says farewell to BNP
Former BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir posted an emotional farewell message late Wednesday night (August 19), hours before Thursday’s presidential election in which he is contesting as the party’s candidate.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely in six regions by noon
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast gusty winds and rain, including thunderstorms, in six regions before noon on Thursday and asked river ports in the affected areas to hoist warning signals.
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