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Editors’ Council protests cancellation of journalists’ access to secretariat | 28 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Editors’ Council has strongly condemned and protested the cancellation of journalists’ access to the secretariat, terming the move as a threat to independent journalism. ",
"In a statement issued on Sunday, signed by Mahfuz Anam, Editor of The Daily Star and President of the Editors’ Council, and Dewan Hani... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5vj190fslc | [
"Freedom of press",
"Editors' Council",
"Bangladesh Secretariat"
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ADC Sanjida suspended for allegedly protecting Anisul Huq, Salman F Rahman | 10 Sep 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended former Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Sanjida Afrin. The suspension was announced in a notification issued by the Ministry on Sunday. Sanjida, who is currently serving in the Armed Police Battalion (APBN), has been accused of misco... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i29ukhg410 | [
"Salman F Rahman",
"ADC Sanjida",
"Anisul Huq"
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Road accidents claimed 708 lives in April: Jatri Kalyan Samity | 29 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"As many as 708 people died and 2,426 were injured in 683 road accidents across the country in the month of April, said a report of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.",
"Besides, 47 people were killed and 36 were injured in 44 railway accidents while eight people were killed, 10 injured, and one is still missing in ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/he9yg706zj | [
"Road accident",
"Jatri Kalyan Samity",
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Members of the same families contest in 36 constituencies | 30 Dec 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Members from the same families are contesting in the 12th parliamentary polls as candidates of different parties in at least 46 constituencies. Of them, members of the same 17 families are running for the polls in at least 35 constituencies.",
"In some of these families, spouses, siblings or close relatives are ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/u5pi7x4kx4 | [
"Independent Candidate",
"Awami League",
"Jatiya Party",
"12th Parliament Elections"
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EC abruptly postpones meeting called to dispel ‘ambiguity’ over RPO | 17 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The election commission (EC) wanted to hold a meeting with experts, civil society and media representatives on 20 July to dispel the “ambiguity” over the recently amended Representation of the People Order (RPO).",
"The invitation letter signed by EC Secretary Jahangir Alam was sent to the concerned persons on 1... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ae6sfya0c9 | [
"Election",
"Vote",
"Election commission"
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More cases being filed: Home minister | 21 Sep 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The court has sent Prothom Alo journalist Samsuzzaman to jail, rejecting his bail plea in a case filed with Ramna police station under the Digital Security Act.",
"Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman is also made the main accused in the case.",
"Meanwhile, home minister Asaduzzaman Khan said he heard that more ca... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/2xm0a9bnzy | [
"Digital Security Act",
"Samsuzzaman",
"Arrest",
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Six, including five women, killed in Bandarban road crash | 26 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Six, including five women, were killed and at least 14 were injured as two trucks collided head-on at Komlabazar Khara hill area of Ruma-Boga Lake road in Bandarban.",
"The accident took place around 1:30pm on Monday.",
"Locals at the scene said a truck carrying 20 passengers was heading towards Ruma upazila s... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/i0yt19j5v5 | [
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EVM repairs: Letter to be issued for funds | 17 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The election commission (EC) is to send a letter to the finance ministry to know whether the budget they sought to repair the electronic voting machines (EVM) will be allocated.",
"Amid the controversy, the EC led by Kazi Habibul Awal sent a proposal of Tk 87.11 billion to the planning commission to purchase EVM... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/p64ssdz9jb | [
"Election commission",
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Dhaka has half the greenery a capital requires: BUET study | 06 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Dhaka city has half the greenery a capital city requires and the people are deprived of whatever little green there is because of boundary walls.",
"This was revealed in study run by the department of urban and regional planning of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The study was carrie... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/s7qf6tp9bf | [
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Driver's exhaustion lead to accident | 19 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Zahid Hasan (40) joined transport company Emad Paribahan as a driver about seven months ago. Buses of this company travel from Khulna, Pirojpur and Satkhira to capital Dhaka.",
"Drivers of this transport company have to drive almost non-stop. Zahid Hasan too had to drive in a tired and sleep-deprived condition. ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/2a0cqmc7kn | [
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Police's speedy arrest of Mahiya Mahi questioned | 17 Feb 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"What happened with film actress Mahiya Mahi proves the dangers of the Digital Security Act and the reasons for which the act has to be annulled.",
"Questions have been raised over the alacrity with which the police in Gazipur filed a case against actress Mahiya Mahi under the Digital Security Act over a live Fac... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/ovuyqlweyl | [
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Inclusive development initiatives essential for persons with disability | 30 Sep 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Speakers at an event on Monday said inclusive development initiatives are essential to address the challenges that persons with disabilities face to maintain dignified livelihoods, access education, and participate in community activities.",
"They made the remarks while addressing a daylong training programme on... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/pf1cd2xkny | [
"Smart Bangladesh",
"Development",
"Digital Bangladesh",
"Technology",
"Information Technology",
"Gaibandha",
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Three districts, 32 upazilas to be declared ‘free of landless, homeless people’ | 26 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The government is set to declare three districts -- Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Joypurhat -- and 32 upazilas as free of landless and homeless people in Rajshahi division, reports news agency BSS.",
"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 22 March is likely to make the declaration virtually at the fourth phase of Ashr... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/gy387hsph7 | [
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Build social movement against corrupt practices, President Hamid asks ACC | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"President M Abdul Hamid on Monday asked the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to ensure required efforts to prevent corruption in all development sectors to build Bangladesh as a developed and prosperous country.",
"“Corruption is the main barrier to development and progress . . . Build a social movement against ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/shdhbj19ae | [
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Three killed in Dinajpur road accident | 11 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Three people were killed and eight others were injured after a pickup van crashed into a bus of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) in Dinajpur’s Doshmile area, reports UNB.",
"The accident occurred Monday at around 6.00pm in front of the Darbarpur Jame Masjid on the Dinajpur-Rangpur highway, police sai... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/66q77hg4w7 | [
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BNP is now doing politics over road accidents: Quader | 23 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is now doing politics over road accidents after their failure in movement.",
"“After practicing negative politics constantly and spreading lies, BNP came to a point where they put the blame on the government even if a... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/9m0zdau7pz | [
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Armed forces being made capable to defend country’s sovereignty: PM | 14 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government is building the armed forces in such a way as it can defend the country’s independence and sovereignty if Bangladesh is attacked.",
"“We don’t want war with anyone. But, we have to attain enough efficiency to protect our independence and sovereignty if B... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/djac7rw0vg | [
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Mahiya Mahi’s husband gets bail in DSA case | 20 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"A Gazipur court on Monday granted bail to Rakib Sarker, husband of actress Mahiya Mahi, in a case filed under the Digital Security Act, reports news agency UNB.",
"Gazipur metropolitan magistrate Niaz Makhdum passed the order after hearing the bail petition filed by Rakib Sarker’ lawyer on Monday. Actress Mahiya... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/mcit9v2tns | [
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ASI withdrawn over extortion in Munshiganj | 24 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"A police officer in Munshiganj was ‘closed’ and attached to the district police line for allegedly trying to extort money from a trader by giving him threats of killing in crossfire, reports UNB.",
"Accused Mohammed Suman was an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) at the Gazaria police station.",
"Mahfuzur Rahman Al... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/8kjmc3mugy | [
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Japan to promote Bay of Bengal-Northeast India industrial value concept in cooperation with Bangladesh and India: PM Fumio Kishida | 26 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Terming India an “indispensable partner”, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Monday said that Japan will expand cooperation for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, adding that it is important to lead the international community in the direction of cooperation rather than confrontation and division.",
"“India is an ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/egq9myx3ny | [
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World should take steps to stop war in Ukraine: PM tells CNN | 17 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said intensified global steps were needed to stop war in Ukraine as it continued to cause common peoples miseries across the world, as she gave an exclusive interview to the CNN TV.",
"“I feel that the world should come forward to stop the war as the common people are suffering,\... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/vmyij1ern2 | [
"Russia",
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‘Last parliamentary election not considered free and fair by observers’ | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The 11th parliamentary election, held in December 2018, was not considered free and fair by observers due to reported irregularities, including ballot box stuffing and intimidation of opposition polling agents and voters, said in the Bangladesh section in 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.",
"The US... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/i5ml04tw17 | [
"Human rights",
"RAB",
"USA",
"Rights",
"Enforced Disappearance"
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Bangladesh can draw more investment by curbing corruption: Peter Haas | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said his country is committed to working with Bangladesh to eliminate corruption - enabling Bangladeshis to enjoy lives of dignity and drawing more international trade and foreign investment, reports UNB.",
"\"If Bangladesh can assure citizens and investors that corru... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eoikn65ouj | [
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Unauthorised buses on the roads, ‘appeasing’ the police
| 24 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Emad Paribahan bus which met with an accident resulting in 19 deaths on the Padma Bridge Expressway did not have any route permit or fitness certificate. Yet the bus would regularly ply the Dhaka-Khulna route. Hundreds of such buses are operating illegally in several south and south-western districts of the co... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4x7harq0zr | [
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4 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours | 14 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Four more patients were hospitalised with dengue in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning, UNB reports.",
"Of the new patients, one was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka and the rest outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).",
"Eighteen dengue patients, including 10 in the capital, ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uf3vtb5xri | [
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BCL orders student to leave hall, gives seat to non-residential student | 26 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The leaders and activists of Madar Bux hall unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Rajshahi University have allegedly issued ultimatum to a residential student to leave the hall within seven days.",
"The leaders and activists of ruling Awami League’s student organisation also have forcefully secured a seat f... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/78pi1qjgi5 | [
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Transport minister should step down over Madaripur accident: BNP
| 20 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) urged the road transport and bridges minister to step down taking all responsibilities of tragic accident in Madaripur that claimed 21 lives. ",
"BNP made this demand at a meeting of the standing committee, the party’s highest decision making forum, held on Monday ni... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/nbt5usiy21 | [
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BNP expels Shawkat Mahmud | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The BNP vice-president Shawkat Mahmud has been expelled from the party. ",
"He has been removed from all posts, including primary membership, for violating the party’s discipline, says a BNP press release signed by its assistant office secretary, Taiful Islam.",
"While talking to Prothom Alo, Shawkat Mahmud te... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/oe36jxxxrk | [
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11th JS to go into 22nd session on 6 April | 14 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The 11th Jatiya Sangsad will go into 22nd session on 6 April.",
"This will also be a special session of the JS to mark Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad’s 50th anniversary.",
"President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday convened the session exercising the power bestowed upon him by Article 72 (1) of the constitution, said a pres... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/pbnhdnq7t1 | [
"Parliament"
] | Prothom Alo |
Appellate Division quashes writs challenging presidential election | 19 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Appellate Division on Tuesday dismissed the writs challenging the process of electing Mohammad Shahabuddin as president, and the validity of the Election Commission’s gazette in this regard, reports UNB.",
"Appellate Division Chamber Judge Jahangir Hossain Selim passed the order. ",
"Earlier on 15 March, t... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/1p19yudyh9 | [
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Hajj package cost to be reduced: State minister | 05 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"State minister for religious affairs Faridul Haq Khan said on Tuesday that the cost of Hajj package will be reduced a bit, reports UNB. ",
"\"We requested the Saudi government to lessen the cost of hajj packages and an announcement will come from the government on Wednesday in this regard,\" he said while addres... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/kknv4jfj0f | [
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Little headway in trial, 'red notice' issued after nearly 5 years | 20 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Inspector Mamun Imran Khan of Special Branch (SB) of police was killed four years and eight months ago but there is very little headway in the trial of the murder.",
"Deposition of only one witness was taken so far. After so many days police have issued ‘red notice’ by Interpol against Rabiul Islam alias Arav Kh... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/e88lyntu0u | [
"Police",
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Arav Khan not detained in Dubai: State minister for foreign affairs | 16 Oct 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"State minister for foreign minister Md Shahriar Alam has said absconding Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan has not yet been detained in Dubai. ",
"He said this while replying to queries of newsmen at his office on Tuesday evening.",
"Rabiul Islam fled the country after being accused in a case filed over a police o... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/kbfrxvxul6 | [
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PM emphasises again on boosting agri-production, not keeping land uncultivated | 14 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today emphasised again on boosting of agricultural production in the country alongside ensuring proper preservation, processing and exporting of those abroad, reports BSS. ",
"The premier also urged all concerned to give proper attention in cultivation, preservation and processing of... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/b0o6jhx43d | [
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People will not vote for BNP at foreigners' advice : Quader | 1 hour ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges minister Obaidul Quader today said the country's people will not vote for BNP responding to the urge of foreigners, reports BSS. ",
" \"No matter how much the BNP complains, the people of Bangladesh will not vote for the party responding to the c... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/2shshumikk | [
"Awami League",
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23 sentenced to death for grisly murder in Madaripur | 15 May 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"A court in Madaripur has sentenced 23 people to death and six others to life-term imprisonment for their involvement in a brutal murder in the district. ",
"They all have also been fined with Tk 50,000 each. ",
"Begum Lailatul Ferdous, additional district and sessions judge, handed down the verdict around 5:00... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/00ewn71eah | [
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Sculptor Shamim Sikder dies | 20 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Renowned sculptor Shamim Sikder passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday at the age of around 70.",
"She breathed her last around 4.30 pm while undergoing treatment at United Hospital, family members said.",
"Shamim Sikder had long been suffering from various health complications, including heart and kidney d... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/n7946k0p44 | [
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No single bullet to solve the Rohingya crisis | 20 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Rohingya refugee situation has been steadily deteriorating, seemingly with no end in sight. Concern mounts as other crises grip different parts of the world, diverting international attention away from these displaced persons. ‘What next?’ is the question that looms large.",
"It is with this predicament in f... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/6sp3xyjkp1 | [
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BSF establishes 15 Anti-Human Trafficking Units: Indian State Minister | 25 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Border Security Force (BSF) has established 15 Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) on the Bangladesh-India border for curbing and controlling infiltration, human trafficking and smuggling of any contraband, Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.",
"Responding to a query ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/fuzrqucc9m | [
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BNP leaders don’t want Khaleda’s release: Hasan | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Information and broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP leaders don’t want that the party chief Begum Khaleda Zia gets release from jail.",
"“If they wanted her release, they must have faced the cases in court with eminent lawyers. But they didn’t do that,” he said.",
"Hasan added: “If Begum Kha... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/9t1bff16nx | [
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Dhaka to raise ‘shortcomings’ of US Human Rights report to Washington | 13 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"State minister for foreign affairs Shahriar Alam on Tuesday said the US’s 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in Bangladesh contains some “fundamental shortcomings and mistakes” and Dhaka will raise those to Washington.",
"“We will raise these shortcomings with the US side so that such things do not e... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/p7xvlual24 | [
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17-year-old dies falling from building in Dhaka | 11 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"A 17-year-old boy died this evening after falling from the 12th floor of a multi-storey building in the capital’s Kamalapur, reports UNB.",
"The deceased was identified as Shafayet Ahmed. He was taken to the emergency ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where the on-duty physician declared him dead at ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/lzqxxivzxk | [
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Two Rohingyas shot dead in Ukhiya camp | 3 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Two Rohingyas were killed and another was injured Tuesday afternoon after miscreants opened fire at them in the Ukhiya Balukhali camp-13 in Cox’s Bazar.",
"Another person was injured in the firing which took place around 1:00 pm. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Ukhiya police station, Sheikh Mohammad Ali confirmed abou... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/47r4xx9aqd | [
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Bangladesh a global role model in women’s empowerment, gender equality: Finnish ambassador | 11 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Referring to prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, ambassador of Finland to Bangladesh with residence in New Delhi Ritva Koukku-Ronde termed Bangladesh a global role model in many aspects, including women’s empowerment and gender equality.",
"She also lauded the socio-economic advancements taking place in B... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/5h7o5lv5x1 | [
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Gas supply to remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 8 hrs | 09 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Gas supply will remain suspended for 8 hours — from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm — on Wednesday in several areas in Dhaka due to emergency work of pipelines, reports UNB.",
"The areas include Minto Road, Eskaton, Pirbagh, Habibullah Road, Karwan Bazar, Old Elephant Road and areas adjacent to PG Hospital, Paribagh BPDB qu... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/d0nugmfig5 | [
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Man shot dead in Natore | 26 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"A 32-year-old man was shot to death at Hazratpur in Sadar upazila of Natore district early Wednesday, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Farhad Khandaker, reports UNB.",
"Abul Kalam, officer-in-charge of Sadar police station, said a group of miscreants swooped on Farhad when he was returning home around... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/jqpvfbumjc | [
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62 Bangladeshis in Interpol’s red notice, Arav not included | 21 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"There are 62 Bangladeshis in the list of Interpol’s ‘red notice’. However, there is no mention of Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, who is accused in a case filed over the killing of a police inspector, in the list.",
"The police said they succeeded in issuing a red notice against Arav Khan through Interpol. Now the... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/hepuzmdhn4 | [
"Dubai",
"Gold Business",
"Murder",
"Arav Jewelers",
"Arav Khan",
"Interpol"
] | Prothom Alo |
Eid-ul-Fitr: Advanced train ticket selling to begin 7 April | 17 Oct 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The selling of advanced train ticket for Eid-ul-Fitr will begin on 7 April, said the railways minister on Wednesday.",
"Considering that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Bangladesh on 22 April, the railway authorities have decided to begin selling advanced ticket from 7 April, said Nurul Islam Sujon at a pr... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/rm5ddyw7zg | [
"Railway",
"Train",
"Eid ul-Fitr",
"Train Ticket"
] | Prothom Alo |
Information in deposition: Rabiul engaged in sex trade | 21 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, who is a charge-sheeted accused in police inspector Mamun Imran Khan murder case, was involved in the sex trade.",
"His wife Suraiya alias Keya would assist him. Rabiul along with his accomplices operated a sex trade at the Banani flat in the capital where Mamun was killed.",
"Suc... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/crime-and-law/s54at6aji8 | [
"Exclusive",
"Sex scandal",
"Arav Jewelers",
"Arav Khan"
] | Prothom Alo |
Govt reduces hajj package cost by Tk 11,725, extends registration time | 21 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The government reduced the hajj package cost by Tk 11,725 and extended the deadline for hajj registration by six more days to 27 March.",
"The ministry of religious affairs issued an urgent circular to this end on Wednesday.",
"It said the Saudi Arabian government has reduced the cost of four hajj packages und... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/nterenhqkq | [
"Dhaka",
"Saudi Arabia",
"Government",
"Hajj"
] | Prothom Alo |
CU BCL: Studentship expires 10-yr ago, president still staying at hall | 25 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Although the studentship of Rezaul Haque, Chittagong University unit BCL president, expired nearly a decade ago, he is still staying at the dormitory illegally.",
"He enrolled in the university in 2007. ",
"Rezaul Haque came to the limelight last Monday when a photograph of him went viral in the social media. ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/6i6fj2laq4 | [
"Chittagong University",
"Student",
"BCL"
] | Prothom Alo |
US human rights report made from biased sources: Info minister | 04 Dec 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Information and broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud has said the US human rights report has been prepared after collecting information from biased sources and it is one-sided.",
"He said this while replying to journalists after exchanging views with leaders of Bangladesh federal union of newspaper press workers a... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/wtof6crd9j | [
"Information Minister",
"Human rights"
] | Prothom Alo |
Arav Khan: Process of bringing him back complicated | 16 Oct 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"There are complications in the process of bringing back Arav Khan, a fugitive accused in a police officer murder case in Dhaka, to Bangladesh as he is now residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an Indian passport, home ministry officials have said.",
"Arav Khan is a Bangladeshi citizen by birth and his ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/7hh00feeu1 | [
"Exclusive",
"Police",
"Murder",
"Arav Jewelers",
"Arav Khan"
] | Prothom Alo |
Ramadan begins Friday | 2 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The month of holy Ramadan begins on Friday as the moon was not sighed in the sky across the country on Wednesday.",
"Islamic Foundation said this in a press release on Wednesday evening.",
"Prior to this, a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee was held at conference room of the Baitul Mukarram Natio... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/z9qgjn804q | [
"Ramadan"
] | Prothom Alo |
Livestock department to sell milk-egg-meat at higher price at Ramadan | 2 hours ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"While the price of milk, egg and meat are surging in the country’s market, the livestock services department has taken an initiative to sell them during the holy Ramadan month in a bid to bring them under purchasing capacity of the lower and middle income people.",
"However, the prices they have fixed this year ... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/4ex945o4ih | [
"Market",
"Ramadan",
"Fisheries and Livestock Ministry"
] | Prothom Alo |
Roadmap needed to make Bangladesh an aviation hub: PM Hasina | 1 hour ago | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh should formulate a roadmap considering its geo-strategic advantage to make the country an aviation hub.",
"\"Reaping on the dividend of our geo-strategic advantage, we should create a roadmap as to how we can make our country as an Aviation Hub,\" she sai... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/uzdaea2231 | [
"Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh ",
"Bangladesh Air Force",
"Sheikh Hasina"
] | Prothom Alo |
Reinstating caretaker govt not possible: AL tells US ambassador | 13 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Awami-League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said they told the US ambassador it is not possible to bring back the caretaker government while meeting him at the US embassy in Dhaka. ",
"The leaders of the ruling party called on Peter Haas on Wednesday afternoon. ",
"Quader, also road transport and bridg... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0pqlbpef3g | [
"Awami League",
"Caretaker government",
"United States",
"Ambassador"
] | Prothom Alo |
Women must be given priority in STEM education | 04 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Speakers at a roundtable has laid emphasis on technology education for women aimed at increasing the participation of women in technology.",
"Women are discouraged from learning technology education because of an old age perception that science and technology are difficult. ",
"Women were given the burden of m... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/roundtable/b2zpckj671 | [
"Women",
"Science and Technology",
"Women empowerment",
"Information",
"Technology",
"Information Technology"
] | Prothom Alo |
Two SSC examinees killed in Patuakhali | 11 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Two SSC examinees have been stabbed to death by members of a teen gang in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali.",
"Another teen boy sustained injuries in the incident on Wednesday afternoon, reports UNB. ",
"There was a farewell ceremony for the SSC students at Indrakul Secondary School. On the way home after the pr... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/4e92nvmya1 | [
"Patuakhali",
"Stabbing"
] | Prothom Alo |
Rail connection with Dhaka snapped as train hits bus at Malibagh | 24 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Panchgar-bound Drutojan Express on Wednesday hit a Shohagh Paribahan bus at Malibagh Rail crossing causing it to suspend Dhaka’s rail connection with the rest of the country.",
"According to witnesses, the gatemen forgot to close the boom gate at Malibagh rail crossing,",
"Meanwhile, the bus got on the rail. L... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/4yhelspyej | [
"Transport",
"Accident",
"Train"
] | Prothom Alo |
BRAC celebrates World Water Day | 07 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The Climate Change Programme of BRAC celebrated World Water Day 2023 on Wednesday at Mongla upazila, which is a highly vulnerable coastal community to climate change and affected by salinity intrusion in Bagerhat district, said a press release.",
"The theme for this year's World Water Day is 'Accelerating the ch... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/j23sroco47 | [
"BRAC",
"Water",
"Mongla Port",
"Bagerhat"
] | Prothom Alo |
Myanmar to take 1,000 Rohingya refugees in pilot programme: Junta | null | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Rohingya refugees said Wednesday they doubted Myanmar was offering a genuine return to their homeland, as a spokesman for the country's military junta said it would begin welcoming back members of the persecuted minority as soon as next month.",
"A delegation of 17 officials from Myanmar's junta was in Banglades... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-in-world-media/hr3vm9a7jr | [] | Prothom Alo |
RU students with eye injury returning Rajshahi, advised to go aboard for treatment | 15 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Three students of Rajshahi University (RU) -- who sustained critical eye injuries in police firing while clashes with locals on the campus -- have been advised to go aboard for better treatment. ",
"They were taken to National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka on 14 March from Rajshahi Medical Col... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/49txn6rbul | [
"Rajshahi University",
"Injury",
"Student"
] | Prothom Alo |
Rail communication with Dhaka resumes | 18 Nov 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Rail communications between Dhaka and the rest of the country resumed at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, reports UNB.",
"Ferdous Ahmed, officer-in-charge (OC) of Dhaka Railway police station, confirmed the collision between a train and a bus at Malibagh level crossing.",
"Earlier in the evening, Panchgar-bound Drutojan... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/f496cclbge | [
"Collision",
"Railway",
"Moghbazar",
"Train accident",
"Dhaka"
] | Prothom Alo |
US Human Rights report made from biased sources: Hasan | 24 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Information and broadcasting minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said the US Human Rights report has been made based on information from biased sources and it is one-sided.",
"He said this while replying to journalists after a meeting with the leaders of Bangladesh Federal Union of Newspaper Press Workers and Ban... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/klmrl4xq0q | [
"Information Minister",
"USA",
"Hasan Mahmud",
"Human rights"
] | Prothom Alo |
Two killed as truck hits three-wheeler | 29 Dec 2024 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"Two people were killed and three were injured when a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Mymensingh-Netrokona road in Gouripur upazila in Mymensingh district on Wednesday night, reports news agency UNB.",
"The deceased were identified as Humayun Kabir, 20, driver of the auto-rickshaw from Beltoli Dakkhinpara ar... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/accident/tdsoc0yroc | [
"Road accident",
"Mymensingh",
"Road crash"
] | Prothom Alo |
BNP misused caretaker govt system, AL delegation to US ambassador | 22 Mar 2023 | 2024-12-30T00:00:00 | [
"The political leaders in Bangladesh have recently become highly proactive in the diplomatic districts ahead of the upcoming (12th) national elections. In continuation of this, a delegation of ruling Awami League, led by the party's general secretary Obaidul Quader, went to the residence of the US ambassador in Dha... | https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/politics/nu6uasatoy | [
"12th Parliament Elections",
"Awami League",
"BNP",
"Peter Haas",
"Election commission",
"Diplomacy"
] | Prothom Alo |
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