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Man dies during 2nd phase of ijtema

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- A man has died during the second phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest religious gatherings for Muslims, on the bank of the Turag River in Dhaka's Tongi. This was the first deat... Read More


Bomb found at Carew & Co in Chuadanga, defused

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- A bomb found in the premises of Carew & Company Limited in Chuadanga's Darshana was successfully defused by a specialised bomb disposal team from Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). "The ... Read More


Biman reduces ticket prices for Saudi and Malaysia-bound workers

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reduced the ticket prices for workers traveling to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism introduced the initiative,repo... Read More


CA-led seven-member National Consensus Commission formed

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The interim government has formed a seven-member National Consensus Commission with Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, appointed as its chairman. Professor Dr Ali Riaz, ... Read More


Security forces used helicopters to scare protesters, says UN report on July uprising

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- A United Nations report has said that Bangladesh's security forces used helicopters to intimidate protesters and possibly deploy unlawful force during a student-led uprising against ... Read More


10 injured, including 5 police, in attack on mobile court in Cumilla

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Ten people, including five police members, were injured when a group of villagers attacked a mobile court in Cumilla's Daudkandi upazila on Thursday, authorities said. The attack oc... Read More


Valentine's Day special at Westin

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The Westin Dhaka has curated an enchanting lineup of romantic decor and culinary experiences for all the lovebirds to mark this year's Valentine's Day, which falls on February 20. W... Read More


EC seeks Tk 2,800 crore for National Elections

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The Election Commission (EC) has sought Tk 5,921 crore for the upcoming 13th National Elections and various local government elections. Of this, about Tk 2,800 crore may be spent on... Read More


CA urges Oman to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged outgoing Ambassador of Oman Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al-Bulushi to reopen visas for Bangladeshi workers and help expand trade and ene... Read More


Khaleda in 'better health' at son's home

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is in "better health" at her son Tarique Rahman's home in London, according to her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain. "She's in a better mental state.... Read More