Former Begum Rokeya University VC Hasibur Rashid arrested
Police have arrested Professor Md Hasibur Rashid, former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur.
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TIB demands exemplary punishment for Shah Ali shrine attackers
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has condemned the attack on Dhaka's historic Shah Ali shrine, calling it contrary to the spirit of Bangladesh's independence and the July uprising, and has demanded exemplary punishment for those involved.
Body of main accused in Gazipur 5-murder case recovered from Padma
The body of Forqan Mollah, the main accused in the killing of five family members including his wife, three daughters and brother-in-law in Kapasia, Gazipur, has been recovered from the Padma River.
No anti-state agreement will be signed: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said no agreement that compromises Bangladesh's interests will be signed with India regarding the Farakka issue .
Hajj airfare can be reduced to Tk 1 lakh if monopoly ends: HAAB
Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President Syed Golam Sarwar has said that the total cost of Hajj can be reduced if airlines stop overcharging pilgrims. He alleged that airlines are collecting up to Tk 54,000 extra from Hajj pilgrims in the name of dedicated Hajj flights, and the monopoly business is increasing financial pressure on ordinary pilgrims.
Film industry to advance through national consensus: Information Minister
The government sees the creative sector as a vital force in rebuilding the state and society, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said. He stated that the country's film industry will be taken to new heights based on national consensus.
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