Is the system rigged against meritocracy?: The Daily Star
Shedding light into the PSC scandal, investigations have revealed that Tk 2 crore allegedly passed between two racket members, both PSC officials, to obtain and sell the question…
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Pressure rises on Indonesia to curb illicitly gained professorships
Amid an ongoing investigation into 11 professors alleged of academic fraud, a Tempo report has found that the illicit practice goes all the way to the government, potentially…
Tokyo Police arrest Chinese national for Yasukuni Shrine vandalism
The Metropolitan Police Department identified the man as a Chinese national living in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, whose occupation is unknown. He was alleged to have vandalised a…
President Yoon again vetoes special probe bill over Marine’s death
The presidential office said in a statement, "The tragic death of a Marine who answered the nation's call and served in a (military) operation should no longer lead to a…
Lahore ATC dismisses former PM Imran’s pre-arrest bail petitions in three May 9 cases
May 9 holds significant importance in the country’s political landscape, as it was on this day last year when military installations were attacked following Imran’s arrest…
Philippine police arrest rogue cops in brutal murder of beauty queen, Israeli fiance over botched land deal
Their decomposing bodies were found on July 6 in a quarry in Capas town, in Tarlac province, 100km north of the capital Manila. The burnt shell of the sport utility vehicle they…
Two suspects arrested in arson case that killed North Sumatra journalist
The police are pursuing another individual who allegedly ordered the two arrested suspects to burn down the house of a journalist and his family in Karo regency, North Sumatra.…
Thai marine police chief suspended in probe over smuggled diesel
A police source said Jirabhop transferred the Marine Police chief to ensure transparency in the probe. The boats escaped detention in Sattahip, Chonburi with 330,000 litres of…
Bangladeshi hijra tortured by Indian Border Security Force along Banglabandha border
The victim is Kiron alias Raju, 45, of Narayanganj Sadar upazila, quoting BGB officials. According to the victim, who is currently undergoing treatment at Panchagarh Sadar…
Arakan Army attacks Bangladeshi vessels in Rakhine State: State Administration Council report
The shootings occurred between the AA and military columns, with no presence of Myanmar military forces, including the Myanmar Police Force, in the area where the Bangladeshi…