Govt updates uprising death toll, it’s 858

The government has updated its draft list of casualties during the July uprising, putting the death toll at 858 and the number of wounded at 11,551. The two lists, published on the website of "Special Cell on Uprising Affairs"…

Police listing extortionists, planning drive against them

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali has said the police are making a list of extortionists and will soon launch drives to arrest them. He made the announcement during a meeting with police officers, students, and…

No place for Islamic extremism in Bangladesh

Islamic extremism will never find a place in Bangladesh again, said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus recently. "I can assure that's not taking place at all. These are very enthusiastic young people -- they are very neutral about their…

Brazil bus accident kills at least 32

At least 32 people died early yesterday when a bus crashed into a truck and then caught fire in southeastern Brazil, officials said. Around four in the morning, the bus travelling from Sao Paulo blew a tire near the town of Lajinha, in…

Isak hits hattrick as Newcastle hammer Ipswich 4-0 away

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak bagged a hattrick as his side thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with two of the goals arriving as early Christmas gifts from the hapless home defence. Newcastle's…

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