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Prisoner dies at Jashore Jail hospital

Prisoner dies at Jashore Jail hospital

A prisoner who was arrested during a joint forces’ operation in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore district on Thursday died at Jashore Central Jail hospital on Friday. The deceased was identified as Ujjal Biswas, 39, son of Najir Biswas of Altapole in Keshabpur upazila, reports UNB. Abid Ahmed,

EC meets Sunday on polls, referendum

EC meets Sunday on polls, referendum

The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, will meet on Sunday (Dec 7) to review overall preparations and finalise the date for announcing the schedule for the upcoming national election and referendum, both slated for February 2026. The Commission has finished al

Journalists face rising threats in election: study

Journalists face rising threats in election: study

A new study has warned of rising physical and digital risks for journalists during the 2026 national elections in Bangladesh. As per a media statement issued by Digitally Right, the study titled “High Risks, Low Preparedness: Journalist Safety in 2026 Elections” has found that reporter

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link restored

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link restored

Train services between Dhaka and Mymensingh have resumed nearly three hours after the engine of the “Balaka Commuter” train broke down in Gazipur’s Sreepur. According to Sreepur Railway Station Master Md Shamim, services restarted around 7:15pm on Saturday after a replacement eng

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