Court sentences 2 to death for teen’s murder, 2 others to life in prison for rape in NaogaonA Naogaon court has sentenced two people to death for the kidnapping and murder of a teenage boy in Badalgachi Upazila, while handing life sentences to two others for the rape of a woman in Manda Upazila. The two sentenced to death in the murder case are Mishu, 19, and Pinki, 30, both residents of Khadail village in Badalgachi. In the rape case, Morshed, 35, and Rabiul, 38, of Manda Upazila received life in prison. According to the murder case dossier, on Nov 7, 2020, 14-year-old Nazmul Hossain was lured into a love trap and kidnapped. The woman later turned to the law and filed a case against Rabiul, Morshed, and another woman.

Shutdowns may take several forms:Blackout : A complete disconnection of internet services, including mobile data and fixed-line broadband. In Bangladesh, internet shutdowns are typically initiated through instructions from state authorities including the regulator, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). How It HappenedThe internet blackout was implemented in two stages: the shutdown of mobile internet and the suspension of broadband connectivity. Following the resignation and departure of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, broadband internet services were restored at 1:30 p.m., and mobile internet services resumed around 2:00 p.m. The July–August 2024 internet shutdown was the longest and most geographically extensive in Bangladesh’s history, marking a significant escalation of digital control.

Mohammed Mosharaf Hossain, managing director of Bangladesh Commerce Bank (BCB), says he has been compelled to resign from his post two years before his term ends. Mosharaf was appointed as managing director (MD) for about two and a half years in January this year. He could have served as the bank's managing director until he turned 65. Former executive director of Bangladesh Bank Md Ataur Rahman has been appointed as the chairman of the new board. The other four independent directors are former additional managing director of Meghna Bank Md Mohsin Mia, Joint Secretary of the Financial Institutions Department Kamrul Haque Maruf, former deputy managing director of Janata Bank Md Golam Mortuza and accountant Sheikh Ashwafuzzaman.

Bull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China, August 18, 2023. REUTERSBull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China, August 18, 2023. REUTERSAsian equities slipped on Thursday after weaker-than-expected Chinese activity data and a plunge in copper prices, while investors weighed a trade deal between South Korea and the US. The dollar held near a two-month high as investors weighed a Federal Reserve decision to hold rates steady and strong earnings from megacap tech firms. The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, with two Fed governors dissenting for the first time in more than three decades.

Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threatUS President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. REUTERSUS President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. REUTERSPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States is still negotiating with India on trade after announcing earlier in the day the US would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from the country starting on Friday. The 25% tariff, as well as an unspecified penalty announced by Trump in a morning social media post, would strain relations with the world's most populous democracy. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Trump has been frustrated with the progress of trade talks with India and believed the 25% tariff announcement would help the situation.

The Dhaka University Election Commission has released the draft voter list for the university's central students' union (DUCSU) and hall unions polls, with a total of 39,932 eligible student voters.According to the list released on Wednesday in line with the official election schedule, about 52 percent (20,904) of the voters are male students, while female students account for nearly 48 percent (19,028).Among female voters, Ruqayyah Hall has the highest number at 5,676, followed by Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall with 4,495, Shamsun Nahar Hall with 4,098, Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall with 2,651, and Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall with 2,108.Among male halls, Jagannath Hall has the largest number of voters at 2,254, followed by Bijoy Ekattor Hall with 2,013, Muhammad Shahidullah Hall with 2,017, Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall with 1,961, Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall with 1,735, Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall with 1,779, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall with 1,600, and Masterda Surja Sen Hall with 1,495.Other halls include Sir AF Rahman Hall (1,480), Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall (1,394), Amar Ekushey Hall (1,319), Kabi Jasimuddin Hall (1,298), and Salimullah Muslim Hall (559).The draft list has been posted on notice boards across all dormitories and distributed to departments and institutes.Students can file objections until 4pm on Aug 6. After review, the final voter list will be published at 4pm on Aug 11. �"bdnews24.com

Salman was the chairman of IFIC Bank and his son Shayan was the vice chairman at the time the bond was issued. Although the name is “IFIC Amar Bond”, the bond is not from IFIC Bank. Salman and his son Shayan are partners in the real estate company and are also stakeholders in IFIC Bank. Action will also be taken against then managing director of IFIC Bank, Shah Alam Sarwar. Then BSEC chairman Sheikh Shamsuddin Ahmed has been declared “persona non grata” in the capital market for five years.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has been admitted to United Hospital in Dhaka after doctors discovered three significant blockages in his heart and recommended immediate bypass surgery, reports bdnews24.com. Subsequent tests, including an angiogram conducted under the supervision of cardiologist Dr Mominuzzaman yesterday (30 July), revealed the blockages. "Doctors advised bypass surgery instead of angioplasty," said Nazrul, noting that Shafiqur remains in a "relatively stable" condition. He added that the Jamaat chief was admitted around 11am as part of a routine health check-up and underwent the angiogram at approximately 4pm the same day. "The exact date of the surgery has not been decided yet."

"Once the project is implemented, there will be an 8 percent increase in usable space. The university will not only become greener but will evolve into a research-oriented institution. ""Dhaka University was meant to provide academic leadership to the nation. We hope this initiative will bring an end to that neglect," Jahangir added.Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan said, "This money comes from public tax. We seek your cooperation in ensuring it is spent effectively.

SYLHET, July 30: A Sylhet court has sentenced eight people to death and another seven to life in prison in connection with the 2021 murder of school student Sumel.Judge Syeda Amina Farhin of the Sylhet Additional Judicial Magistrate's Court delivered the verdict on Wednesday, according to Assistant Public Prosecutor Kamal Hossain.The death row convicts are Saiful Alam, Abdul Jalil, and Nazrul, Sadrul, Miraz, Jamal, Shahin, and Anowar, all of whom were identified with single names.Ilias, Abdun Noor, Joynal, Ashik, Askir, Farid, and Akbar have been sent to jail for life.Court Clerk Al Amin Rana said, "The court has sentenced another 17 suspects to two years in prison each. Of the 32 suspects in the case, Mamunur Rashid is absconding. ""The rest were present in court. Prime suspect Saiful has been in jail for about three years and eight months after he was detained. "Citing the case documents, Rana said that Saiful - an expatriate living in the UK - had gone to forcibly take soil from the fields of Nazir Uddin in Bishwanath's Choitannagar village on May 1, 2021.�"bdnews24.com

A draft of the July Proclamation has been sent to political parties, identifying the mass uprising of last July as the “Student-People’s Uprising 2024”, and proposing formal state and constitutional recognition of the events. On Wednesday, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said: “We’ve received the draft of the July Proclamation. Since, after nearly a decade of military dictatorship, a mass movement culminated in the 1990 Mass Uprising, and a parliamentary system was reinstated in 1991;And6. Since, the regime turned Bangladesh into what the draft terms a fascist, mafia, and failed state, tarnishing its international image;And10. Since, the draft states that the exercise of popular sovereignty through mass uprising is politically and legally justified and has international legitimacy;And20.

At least 15 people have been injured during clashes between supporters of Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and BNP activists in Cumilla’s Muradnagar Upazila. At the same time, BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad’s supporters in the BNP student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal had also called a protest at the same venue. Protesters from Asif Mahmud’s side said 10–12 of their supporters were injured in the clashes, claiming that up to 50 civilians had been hurt. They alleged that BNP activists threw bricks unprovoked, despite their own protest being permitted by authorities. The police failed to protect us.”In contrast, Muradnagar BNP convener Mohiuddin Anjan claimed, “Our Chhatra Dal programme was peaceful and pre-announced.

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Feb 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUS President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Feb 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUS President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from India starting Aug 1, as well as an unspecified penalty for buying Russian arms and oil - moves that could strain relations with the world's most populous democracy. The United States, the world's largest economy, currently has a $45.7 billion trade deficit with India, the fifth largest. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Trump has been frustrated with the progress of trade talks with India and believed the 25 percent tariff announcement would help the situation.

The National Consensus Commission has presented a revised proposal requiring parties to directly nominate women candidates for seven percent of parliamentary seats, while retaining the existing 50 reserved seats for women. The Constitutional Reform Commission had called for women to fill 100 parliamentary seats through direct contests. Each political party will then nominate women candidates to directly contest 15 percent of the seats in the 14th national election. In this way, by the 15th general election, political parties will nominate a sufficient number of women so that 100 women will be directly elected to parliament. Accordingly, there is a provision that the seats reserved for women will remain in place until 2043.

Taylor, 39, was banned in 2022 after admitting receiving $15,000 from an Indian businessman in 2019. He had retired from international cricket in September 2021. "I certainly did think it was all done, but here I am – and it's an overwhelming feeling of gratitude," Taylor said in a media release from Zimbabwe Cricket on Wednesday. I’ve put in an immense amount of work – from fitness to the technical side to diet – and I’m feeling a lot leaner, fitter and mentally stronger. Taylor has played 34 Test matches since making his debut against Sri Lanka in 2004, scoring six centuries and 12 half-centuries.