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Editors’ Council condemns case against Anis Alamgir
08:18 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Editors’ Council on Monday strongly condemned the filing of a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against journalist Anis Alamgir, alleging that he was summoned to the Detective Branch (DB) office without any specific allegation.
Kaptai hydropower output drops to 46 MW amid water shortage
08:08 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayPower generation at Bangladesh’s only hydropower facility, the Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant in Kaptai, has dropped sharply to just 46 megawatts (MW) due to a significant fall in the water level of Kaptai Lake, the plant’s reservoir.
Bangladesh U19 confirms Asia Cup semifinal
08:05 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team has qualified for the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, following Sri Lanka’s thrilling two-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Dubai on Monday, December 15.
Hollywood mourns as Rob Reiner and wife found dead in LA home
07:33 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayHollywood is reeling after the tragic deaths of acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead on Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles.
SC Secretariat seeks security for Supreme Court, all other courts
07:22 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Supreme Court Secretariat has written to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam, seeking enhanced security for the Supreme Court as well as all subordinate courts across the country in view of the prevailing law and order situation and potential security risks.
Indian onion imports resume at Benapole after 3-month hiatus
07:15 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayIndian onion imports through the Benapole land port have resumed after a nearly three-month suspension, bringing relief to consumers who have grappled with soaring prices in recent months.
Anis Alamgir placed on 5-day remand
06:51 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayA Dhaka court on Monday placed journalist Anis Alamgir on a five-day remand in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at the capital’s Uttara West Police Station.
Court orders substandard KitKat off shelves
06:24 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayIn a major blow to Nestlé Bangladesh, the Safe Food Court on Monday ordered the immediate withdrawal of certain lots of KitKat chocolate from the market, declaring them substandard and unsafe for consumers. The order will remain in force until the case is fully disposed of.
EC instructs ROs to recruit polling officers
05:57 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) has directed returning officers (ROs) to appoint polling officers to ensure fair and impartial conduct of the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Purchasing of one cargo LNG gets govt nod
05:54 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe Advisory Council Committee on Government Purchase on Monday approved the procurement of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the international spot market to meet Bangladesh’s rising energy demand.
Police seek 7-day remand for quizzing Anis Alamgir
05:42 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayPolice on Monday sought a seven-day remand for quizzing journalist Anis Alamgir, who was arrested in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Uttara West Police Station.
US issues Bangladesh travel alert over election-violence fears
05:29 PM, 15 Dec 2025 MondayThe US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections and referendum, citing fears of possible violence.