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60,513 hajj pilgrims return home

Dhaka, June 30 -- A total of 60,513 Bangladeshi pilgrims returned home after performing the holy Hajj since June 10, as three airlines, including Bangladesh Biman, were engaged to fly them back home. ... Read More


Trade through Benapole resumes as NBR shutdown ends

Dhaka, June 30 -- Export-import operations and cargo handling at the country's largest land port, Benapole Land Port, resumed in full swing from Monday morning after the NBR Reform Unity Council withd... Read More


Law enforcers told to prepare for February election

Dhaka, June 30 -- The Home Ministry has asked law enforcement agencies to start preparing for the next national election, likely to be held in February 2026, according to reports by local media. At a... Read More


iDE Bangladesh launches 'Private Sector Engagement Strategy'

Dhaka, June 30 -- iDE Bangladesh has launched its 'Private Sector Engagement Strategy 2025-2030' at the national summit 'Catalyzing Markets', held at Le Meridien Dhaka. The event marked a key milesto... Read More


Youth killed in Gaibandha lynch-mob attack

Dhaka, June 29 -- A youth was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Palupara village in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha district allegedly for raping a six-year-old child. The deceased was Habil Mia, son ... Read More


Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge

Dhaka, June 29 -- US President Donald Trump has pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides ap... Read More


Water tank explosion at Hazaribagh injures four

Dhaka, June 29 -- Four people, including two children, sustained burn injuries in an explosion during the cleaning of a water tank at a residence in Hazaribagh area of Dhaka. The injured have been ad... Read More


Five die in separate road accidents in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 29 -- Five people have been killed overnight in two separate road accidents in Dhaka's Uttara and Jahangir Gate areas. Three people were killed when a truck veered out of control and hit ... Read More


Govt to introduce low-speed e-rickshaws from August

Dhaka, June 28 -- The government will introduce low-speed e-rickshaws in two designated zones in Dhaka city as part of a pilot initiative to regulate battery-powered three-wheelers, said LGRD Adviser ... Read More


Meta launches 'AI Live Skilling Program' in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 28 -- Meta, in partnership with LightCastle Partners, an international management consulting firm, officially launched its Live Skilling initiative in Bangladesh. Meta, the parent company... Read More