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BSF detains 13 Bangladeshi nationals along Sylhet border

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has detained 13 Bangladeshi nationals near the Tamabil Sonatila border in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district, locals say. According to loca... Read More


Titas snaps 400 illegal gas connections in Savar

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Limited has disconnected 400 illegal gas connections including one commercial establishment and removed 1.5 kilometer illegal pipeline in Sava... Read More


Train service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge begins

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Train service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge began as 768-seat capacity 'Ruposhi Bangla Express' made its maiden journey from Benapole to Dhaka today. The train left Benap... Read More


Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported ... Read More


Bangladesh reaffirms to stop further infiltration as conflicts in Myanmar escalate

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Amid escalating conflicts in Myanmar's Rakhine State, Bangladesh on Tuesday reiterated that it would take all necessary steps to ensure required security along the Bangladesh-Myanmar... Read More


Probing graft allegations against Hasina a top priority: Govt

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The interim government has said that investigating corruption allegations against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a top priority. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka on T... Read More


S Alam Group shuts six factories in Chattogram, sparking protests

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- S Alam Group has indefinitely shut down six factories in Chattogram, citing "unavoidable circumstances," triggering protests by workers worried about their jobs and incomes. The fac... Read More


New uniform, monogram sans boat on the cards for police

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The Police Reform Commission has made significant progress in implementing the decision to change the police monogram. A new monogram for the Bangladesh Police has already been dete... Read More


Japan to provide $3.24m for primary education

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Japan government will provide a grant of US$ 3.24 million to Bangladesh for Fourth Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP-4). The programme is being implemented by the Direct... Read More


Libya keen to hire more skilled workers from Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Libya has expressed its interest in recruiting more Bangladeshi professionals and skilled workers to support its development. The interest was conveyed when Libyan Ambassador to Ban... Read More