Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death by the tribunal she created
The International Crimes Tribunal was created by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina after she was removed from power. It was established with the aim of trying the war criminals of 1971. Today, that very tribunal she founded has delivered a death sentence against the autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina.
November 17, 2025
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Documents Required for Expatriate Voter Registration
Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) is set to launch the Expatriate Voter Registration App on November 18. On this occasion, the Commission has issued a circular detailing the required documents and guidelines for Bangladeshi expatriates to register as voters.
November 12, 2025
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Police or Law Enforcement Checks on the Street – What the Law Says
Law enforcement agencies often conduct searches on streets and in homes. In this context, Senior Advocate of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, has explained in detail the rules regarding searches, what the law says, and what rights citizens have during such searches.
November 10, 2025
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How to register mobile phones brought from abroad
The National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) will start blocking connections of unregistered or unauthorized mobile phones on the country’s network from December 16. Under this new system, each mobile handset’s valid international IMEI number will be linked to the user’s National ID (NID) and the SIM being used, bringing it under registration. This will make it easy to identify legitimate and illegal phones.
November 9, 2025
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Major crash in the Bitcoin market
The price of Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, suddenly dropped by over 6%. This marked the first time since June that its value fell below $100,000. Global stock market volatility and investors’ shift toward safer assets have negatively impacted the cryptocurrency market as well.
November 5, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor
Zohran Mamdani has made history becoming New York’s first Muslim and South Asian–origin mayor. The Associated Press reported the development late Tuesday night, shortly after the election concluded.
November 5, 2025
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Canada seeks mass visa-cancellation powers over fraud by Indians and Bangladeshis
The Canadian government is seeking the power to cancel visas en masse. The main reason cited for this move is the occurrence of visa fraud in applications coming from India and Bangladesh.
November 4, 2025
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Symptoms that could be a warning of cancer
Some common signs of cancer that can appear in both men and women include changes in the skin, such as lumps or sores that bleed easily, wounds that do not heal, and changes in the size or color of moles. Other symptoms may include unusual fatigue, persistent pain, unexplained weight loss, and difficulty in chewing or swallowing food.
November 3, 2025
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Medical & dental admission rules released with mark cuts
The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council has released the 2025–2026 admission policy for MBBS and BDS courses in medical and dental colleges/units, with some amendments.