OC withdrawn over clash in Hathazari

Desk Reports: OC withdrawn over clash in Hathazari The officer-in-charge (OC) of Hathazari Model Police Station, Abu Kawsar Mahmud, has been withdrawn from duty a day after clashes broke out between Qaumi students and Sunnis in Chittagong over an objectionable post on Facebook. He was removed from duty around 11pm on Sunday, but the matter was made public on Monday. Chittagong Additional District Superintendent of Police (Hathazari Circle) Kazi Md. Tarek Aziz confirmed the authenticity of this information. Earlier, on Saturday evening, a clash broke out between Sunnis and students…

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Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists

Desk Reports: Dr. Yunus meets with International Mathematics and Biology Olympiad medalists Six students from the country who won medals in the International Mathematics and Biology Olympiads met with Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. They met at Jamuna, the official residence of the Chief Advisor, this Monday (September 8) afternoon. The six students who won medals in the Olympiad are South Point School and College student Ariz Anas, who won bronze medals in the 36th International Biology Olympiad 2025, Notre Dame College student Ha-Mim Rahman, and Mastermind English Medium…

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Case filed against Khulna Medical College doctor Shamshun Nahar for torturing domestic worker

Desk Reports: A case has been filed in court against doctor Shamshun Nahar Lucky for allegedly torturing a domestic worker in Khulna. Doctor Lucky is a professor at Khulna Medical College and the head of the hospital’s gynecology and obstetrics department. On Tuesday (September 2), domestic worker Aklima Khatun filed a case with the Khulna Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Sadar Amli) Court, alleging torture. The court judge took cognizance of the case and ordered the PBI to investigate. The next date for the case was fixed for September 30. Plaintiff’s…

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Controversy rages over stabbing death of Ukrainian woman in US

Desk Reports: A young Ukrainian refugee was brutally murdered on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The release of video of the horrific incident has sparked a national debate, particularly about the failure to curb crime in major US cities. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said 23-year-old Irina Zarutska was brutally stabbed on a train at around 10 p.m. on Aug. 22. She had fled to the United States with her mother, brother and sister in 2022 to escape the war in Ukraine. Family and friends said she quickly adapted to her…

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546 people, including Rohingya, sent back to Myanmar in August: BGB

Desk Reports: 546 people, including Rohingya, sent back to Myanmar in August: BGB Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested 546 Myanmar nationals (most of them Rohingya) and sent them back to their country in August while trying to enter Bangladesh. In the same month, a large amount of smuggled goods, weapons and narcotics were seized in border operations. The BGB said that a total of 177.21 crore 30 thousand taka worth of smuggled goods were seized in their operations last month. These include gold, silver, ready-made garments, Than cloth, cosmetics, imitation…

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Shaheed Anas’ mother wrote a letter to the tribunal before going to the procession

Desk Reports: Three more people have testified at the tribunal in the crimes against humanity case related to the shooting of six people at Chankharpool in the capital during the anti-discrimination student movement. They are Sanjida Khan Dipti, mother of Shaheed Shahariar Khan Anas, Hafez Rabbi Hossain, a participant in the movement, and Gafur Sawdagar. Gafur Sawdagar is the owner of the shop where Shaheed Ismamul Haque worked. A total of 11 people have testified in this case so far. This testimony was taken at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 headed…

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Hasina used the spirit of the Liberation War as if it were her family property: Badruddin Umar in his statement

Desk Reports: Recently deceased writer and researcher Badruddin Umar said that Sheikh Hasina used the spirit of the Liberation War as if it were her family property. This spirit worked once – people were confused, carried away by emotions. But later it was seen that this spirit was captured as a result of her repressive policies and torture. Now she is 100% isolated from the people. Badruddin Umar made these statements in his statement given to the investigation officer of the International Crimes Tribunal. Prosecution sources said that he was…

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England record win over South Africa

Desk Sports: South Africa holds the record for the most runs chased in ODI cricket. However, the Proteas fell short while chasing 415 against England in Southampton. They were all out for 72 and lost the match by 342 runs. This is the biggest win in terms of runs in ODI cricket. The previous biggest win was by India; they beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs in 2023. England batted first and scored 414 runs on centuries from Jacob Bethell and Joe Root. In reply, South Africa, disoriented by Jofra…

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There is no scope for conflict of interest in BCB elections

Desk Reports: BCB Media and Umpires Committee Chairman Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu is reluctant to take this allegation into account, saying, “The three election commissioners who are in charge are not directly related to anyone in the board. In the last few elections, the president has formed the commission (as per the constitution). This time too, the same has happened. Here, there is an official from the Ministry of Home Affairs, one from the Sports Council and one from the Supreme Court. I do not see any conflict of interest. If…

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Action to be taken if rural electricity workers do not report to work within 24 hours: Electricity Department

Desk Reports: Action to be taken if rural electricity workers do not report to work within 24 hours: Electricity Department The Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has called upon the officers and employees of 80 Rural Electrification Associations (PBIS) under the Rural Electrification Board (REB) across the country to report to work within the next 24 hours. The Power Division will take legal action against those officers and employees who are absent from work within these 24 hours. This information was given in a…

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