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5 notes found beside journalist Pulak Chatterjee’s body, verification underway
5 notes found beside journalist Pulak Chatterjee’s body, verification underway

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5 notes found beside journalist Pulak Chatterjee’s body, verification underway

Police have recovered the hanging body of Pulak Chatterjee, 57, former Barishal bureau chief of the daily Samakal.

Madrasa teacher arrested in Chattogram over sodomy of student
Madrasa teacher arrested in Chattogram over sodomy of student

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Madrasa teacher arrested in Chattogram over sodomy of student

Police have arrested a madrasa teacher, Hafez Md Rabiul Hasan (24), on charges of sodomising a nine-year-old madrasa student in Patiya, Chattogram.

Padma water near danger mark, char areas in Rajshahi submerged
Padma water near danger mark, char areas in Rajshahi submerged

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Padma water near danger mark, char areas in Rajshahi submerged

The water level of the Padma River is rising rapidly in Rajshahi. At 6pm on Friday, the Padma was flowing at 17.26 metres, just 0.79 metres below the danger level. The river's danger level has been set at 18.05 metres.

Deputy Speaker to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa
Deputy Speaker to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa

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Deputy Speaker to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa

A five-member parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kaysar Kamal will leave Dhaka tonight to attend the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Fear of curtailing freedom of expression in draft of Cyber Security Act: TIB
Fear of curtailing freedom of expression in draft of Cyber Security Act: TIB

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Fear of curtailing freedom of expression in draft of Cyber Security Act: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern that several provisions in the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act 2026 may create major risks to the fundamental rights, freedom of speech and free expression of the people. The organisation has demanded rearrangement of the draft in the light of the opinions of relevant experts and stakeholders and international best practices.

Attempt to set businessman on fire over extortion refusal in Lakshmipur, 3 injured
Attempt to set businessman on fire over extortion refusal in Lakshmipur, 3 injured

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Attempt to set businessman on fire over extortion refusal in Lakshmipur, 3 injured

Allegations have been raised that petrol was poured on a businessman's body and his business establishment, with an attempt to set them on fire, and that he was beaten after he refused to pay extortion in Lakshmipur. Three businessmen were injured in the incident. CCTV footage of the incident has spread on social media.

We are moving forward on the path of constructing Padma Barrage under the leadership of Tarique Rahman: Minister
We are moving forward on the path of constructing Padma Barrage under the leadership of Tarique Rahman: Minister

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We are moving forward on the path of constructing Padma Barrage under the leadership of Tarique Rahman: Minister

Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has informed that the inauguration of the Padma Barrage project will be announced by March of next year. He said the government is moving forward on the path of implementing the Padma Barrage project under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Farmers in arrest panic after protest demanding fertilizer
Farmers in arrest panic after protest demanding fertilizer

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Farmers in arrest panic after protest demanding fertilizer

A case has been filed on the allegation of attack on an agriculture officer over the incident of protest and road blockade demanding fertilizer in Bhurungamari of Kurigram. Besides mentioning the names of 11 persons, another 50 unidentified persons have been made accused in the case. In the meantime police have arrested two persons. Due to the unidentified accused general farmers are also now in panic of arrest and harassment.

Woman's dismembered body found in trolley bag in Gazipur, identity unknown
Woman's dismembered body found in trolley bag in Gazipur, identity unknown

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Woman's dismembered body found in trolley bag in Gazipur, identity unknown

Police have recovered the dismembered body of a woman inside a trolley bag from under a bridge beside the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur Sadar upazila.

3-month campaign to prevent dengue, PM to inaugurate Saturday
3-month campaign to prevent dengue, PM to inaugurate Saturday

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3-month campaign to prevent dengue, PM to inaugurate Saturday

A three-month nationwide 'Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign 2026' is starting tomorrow, Saturday, as dengue outbreaks increase in the capital and other parts of the country. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the programme at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 9am.

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