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Charge Sheet Soon in Pallabi Child Rape-Murder Case: Home Minister

Charge Sheet Soon in Pallabi Child Rape-Murder Case: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Thursday that police will fast-track the investigation and submit a charge sheet swiftly in the rape and murder case
7 More Children Die of Measles and Symptoms in 24 Hours
7 More Children Die of Measles and Symptoms in 24 Hours
Dr Muhammad Yunus
High Court rejects writ seeking probe into interim govt
The DNCC has temporarily allowed hawkers to operate on footpaths on humanitarian grounds until Eid-ul-Azha.
DNCC To Evict Footpath Hawkers After Eid
Law Minister Orders Investigation Report in 7 Days
Ramisa Murder / Law Minister Orders Investigation Report in 7 Days
Bangladesh-India JRC Meeting Begins in Kolkata Today
Bangladesh-India JRC Meeting Begins in Kolkata Today
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to China on Wednesday.
Putin Beijing Visit / Putin Ends China Visit with Signs 40 Bilateral Pacts
Cargo ships are seen at sea in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates.
US, Israel - Iran War / Trump Gives Iran 'One Shot' as Tehran Warns of Wider War
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he is giving diplomatic efforts one final chance to end the US-Israeli
UNICEF Representative Rana Flowers have been preserved exactly as stated during the press conference.
Measles Vaccine Crisis / UNICEF Warned Yunus Govt of Impending Vaccine Shortage
UNICEF issued multiple written warnings to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government regarding an impending national vaccine shortage, the UN agency’s
Sohel confessed to committing the crime while under the influence of Yaba. Following the confession,
Pallabi Child Murder / Man Confesses to Brutal Murder of 8-Year-Old in Pallabi
A 30-year-old man, Sohel Rana, has given a confessional statement in court admitting to the rape and murder of an
Xi-Putin Sign 20 Deals on Energy AI Cooperation
Xi-Putin Sign 20 Deals on Energy AI Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence (AI), trade and

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Cox’s Bazar Youths Speak Out Against Child Marriage and Discrimination

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Charge Sheet Soon in Pallabi Child Rape-Murder Case: Home Minister

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Engineer Selim Jane Alam Appointed New Chittagong WASA MD

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Paikgachha Municipality Distributes VGF Rice for Eid

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Inauguration of 3,000 Areca Nut Tree Plantation Program in Muksudpur

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Mega Projects in Chittagong to be Completed by December: Public Works Minister

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Case Filed Against 22 PSTU Teachers and Officials Over Alleged Assault on Van Driver

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Protests in Bhola Demand Justice for Mirpur Child Murder

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‘BUP Career and Education Fest 2026’ Held

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Record 274 Climbers Scale Mount Everest in a Single Day

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Child student drowns in a ditch in Sadullapur

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7 More Children Die of Measles and Symptoms in 24 Hours

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SCOP urges halt to Chattogram Port foreign deal plan

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About 3 km coastal area to be protected near Parki Beach, Chittagong

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Public hearing begins on electricity price hike at consumer level

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Palak in Court for Charge Hearing in Truck Driver Hossain Murder Case

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High Court rejects writ seeking probe into interim govt

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DNCC To Evict Footpath Hawkers After Eid

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Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran to Mediate US-Iran Conflict

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Bangladeshi Short Film ‘Nuri’ Featured at Cannes Short Film Corner

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Charge Sheet Soon in Pallabi Child Rape-Murder Case: Home Minister
National
Charge Sheet Soon in Pallabi Child Rape-Murder Case: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Thursday that police will fast-track the investigation and submit a charge sheet swiftly in

7 More Children Die of Measles and Symptoms in 24 Hours

Seven more children have died across Bangladesh from measles and related symptoms in the 24...
7 More Children Die of Measles and Symptoms in 24 Hours

Public hearing begins on electricity price hike at consumer level

The process of raising electricity prices at the consumer level has officially begun. The Bangladesh...
Public hearing begins on electricity price hike at consumer level

High Court rejects writ seeking probe into interim govt

The High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking an investigation into the activities of...
Dr Muhammad Yunus

DNCC To Evict Footpath Hawkers After Eid

Footpaths across the capital's northern areas must be cleared immediately after Eid-ul-Azha, the Dhaka North...
The DNCC has temporarily allowed hawkers to operate on footpaths on humanitarian grounds until Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangladesh Launching ‘Family Tree’ Welfare System

The government is preparing to launch an integrated digital networking system called ‘Family Tree’ to...
State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin

Bangladesh-India JRC Meeting Begins in Kolkata Today

The 90th meeting of the Bangladesh-India Joint River Commission (JRC) begins today in Kolkata, West...
Bangladesh-India JRC Meeting Begins in Kolkata Today

Measles Vaccine Crisis / UNICEF Warned Yunus Govt of Impending Vaccine Shortage

UNICEF issued multiple written warnings to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government regarding an impending national...
UNICEF Representative Rana Flowers have been preserved exactly as stated during the press conference.

Pallabi Child Murder / Man Confesses to Brutal Murder of 8-Year-Old in Pallabi

A 30-year-old man, Sohel Rana, has given a confessional statement in court admitting to the...
Sohel confessed to committing the crime while under the influence of Yaba. Following the confession,
Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar Youths Speak Out Against Child Marriage and Discrimination
Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar Youths Speak Out Against Child Marriage and Discrimination
The younger generation of Cox’s Bazar has issued a strong, collective statement against child marriage, drug abuse, and gender discrimination,
Engineer Selim Jane Alam Appointed New Chittagong WASA MD
Bangladesh
Engineer Selim Jane Alam Appointed New Chittagong WASA MD
Engineer Selim Md. Jane Alam has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Chittagong WASA on a one-year contractual
Paikgachha Municipality Distributes VGF Rice for Eid

Paikgachha Municipality Distributes VGF Rice for Eid

Inauguration of 3,000 Areca Nut Tree Plantation Program in Muksudpur

Inauguration of 3,000 Areca Nut Tree Plantation Program in Muksudpur

Mega Projects in Chittagong to be Completed by December: Public Works Minister

Mega Projects in Chittagong to be Completed by December: Public Works Minister

Case Filed Against 22 PSTU Teachers and Officials Over Alleged Assault on Van Driver

Case Filed Against 22 PSTU Teachers and Officials Over Alleged Assault on Van Driver

Business
The Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant began operations.
Business
Barapukuria Plant Restarts Unit 3 to Ease Load Shedding
Pay scale recommendation to be finalized tomorrow
Business
Pay scale recommendation to be finalized tomorrow
NBR Plans 35% Tax on Annual Income Above Tk 15m
Business
NBR Plans 35% Tax on Annual Income Above Tk 15m
Individuals with an annual income exceeding Tk 15 million may face a 35% income tax starting next fiscal year, up
These findings were revealed in a new survey of 878 export-oriented garment factories conducted by Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB).
Business
Rooftop Solar Can Meet 14% of RMG Power Demand
The central bank governor stated in a meeting with commercial bank treasury heads.
Business
Bangladesh Bank to Let Market Forces Decide Dollar Exchange Rate
International
Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran to Mediate US-Iran Conflict
International
Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran to Mediate US-Iran Conflict
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir arrived in the Iranian capital on Thursday (May 21) to advance ongoing diplomatic efforts
US lifts sanctions on UN envoy Francesca Albanese

US lifts sanctions on UN envoy Francesca Albanese

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to China on Wednesday.

Putin Beijing Visit / Putin Ends China Visit with Signs 40 Bilateral Pacts

Cargo ships are seen at sea in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates.

US, Israel - Iran War / Trump Gives Iran 'One Shot' as Tehran Warns of Wider War

Xi-Putin Sign 20 Deals on Energy AI Cooperation

Xi-Putin Sign 20 Deals on Energy AI Cooperation

175 killed in joint US-Nigerian operation

175 killed in joint US-Nigerian operation

Donald Trump warned that Washington could launch new military strikes on Iran.

US, Israel - Iran War / Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes Amid Fragile Peace Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin Beijing Visit / Putin Arrives in Beijing to Deepen Ties with China

Pakistan sent a full squadron of roughly 16 fighter aircraft—primarily Chinese-co-produced JF-17 Thunders—to Saudi Arabia in early April.

REUTERS Exclusive / Pakistan Sends 8,000 Troops, Jet Squadron to Saudi Arabia

Sports
Aston Villa's John McGinn lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA Europa League.
Sports
Europa League Final / Aston Villa Crush Freiburg 3-0 To Lift Europa League Title after 30-year trophy drought
Aston Villa ended a 30-year wait for a major trophy in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, defeating Germany’s Freiburg 3-0 in
Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions
Sports
Ending 22-Year Wait / Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions
Bangladesh Whitewashes Pakistan to Secure Historic Series Win
Sports
Bangladesh Whitewashes Pakistan to Secure Historic Series Win
Ronaldo, the all-time leading men's international goalscorer with 143 goals in 226 appearances.
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Ronaldo Leads Portugal in Record 6th World Cup
The 22-year-old’s withdrawal from the grass-court season follows his recent absence from the French Open.
Sports
Alcaraz Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Wrist Injury
Bangladesh players celebrate the fall of Babar Azam.
Sports
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test / Tigers Need 3 Wickets for Historic Sweep of Pakistan
Iran's national football team
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Iran Squad Arrives in Turkey for Training and Visas
Neymar Recalled to Brazil World Cup Squad
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Neymar Recalled to Brazil World Cup Squad Despite Doubts on Fitness
Mexico City World Cup 2026 exhibitions
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Mexico Grips World Cup Fever Putting Iconic Treasures in Mexico City
Entertainment
Bangladeshi Short Film ‘Nuri’ Featured at Cannes Short Film Corner
Entertainment
Bangladeshi Short Film ‘Nuri’ Featured at Cannes Short Film Corner
The Bangladeshi short film Nuri has been selected for the "Cinema de Demain" section of the Short Film Corner at
The Cannes festival’s most enthusiastic responses and cementing the Russian filmmaker as a strong contender for the prestigious Palme d’Or.
Entertainment
79th Cannes Film Festival / 'Minotaur' Jolts Cannes With Tale of Russian Corruption
Shakira Wins Major Tax Case Against Spain Authorities
Entertainment
Shakira Wins Major Tax Case Against Spain Authorities
A Spanish High Court has ruled in favor of pop icon Shakira.
Entertainment
Spanish Court Clears Shakira of €49m Tax Fraud Penalties
Kareena Kaiser laid to rest in Gazaria village burial today
Entertainment
Kareena Kaiser laid to rest in Gazaria village burial today
Banalata Express Hits OTT on May 24
Entertainment
Banalata Express Hits OTT on May 24
BIIRD performed their first live gig together at Trafalgar Square.
Entertainment
Irish All-female Band 'Bird' is Taking the World by Storm
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Entertainment
79th Cannes Film Festival / Vin Diesel and Fast & Furious Cast Celebrate 25 Years at Cannes
This event marks the first time in FIFA history that a musical performance will take place during the halftime interval of a World Cup Final.
Entertainment
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will Perform First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
Politics
Palak in Court for Charge Hearing in Truck Driver Hossain Murder Case

Palak in Court for Charge Hearing in Truck Driver Hossain Murder Case

Former State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak was produced before a Dhaka court today (May 21) for a charge framing hearing in connection with the murder of truck driver

The protest march and rally, held in the Adalatpara area from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, drew hundreds of lawyers.
Politics
AL Lawyers Boycott Chattogram Bar Association Polls
The event was attended by prominent local figures and political leaders.
Politics
Education Suffered 17 Years of Political Interference, Says Laxmipur MP Abul Khair Bhuiyan
The resignation of 22 members occurred within 24 hours of the announcement, as confirmed by Office Secretary Rafsan Joni Riaz.
Politics
22 NCP Leaders Resign in Chattogram Over New Committee
Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) confirms the Arrest of 19 Awami League and Chhatra League activists.
Politics
19 Arrested in Chattogram After Pro-AL Procession
July Uprising murder charges against Sheikh Hasina and 83 others after the complainant admitted to taking financial bribes.
Politics
Police Urge Dropping Fake July Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina
AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon and Mohammad Ali were elected president and secretary.
Politics
BNP-Backed Blue Panel Sweeps SCBA Elections Amid Low Turnout
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Mount Everest Climbing season 2026

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Nakba 78th anniversary

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China-US Summit 2026

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Rains revive Iraq’s wetlands