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Fire breaks out at cotton warehouse in Gazipur

Dhaka, April 25 -- A fire ripped through a cotton warehouse in Gazipur, burning cotton, jute and other machinery. The incident occurred around 11:30pm on Wednesday in the Telipara area, according to ... Read More


'Golden Monir' acquitted in arms case

Dhaka, April 25 -- A court in Dhaka on Thursday acquitted Md Monir Hossain, also known as 'Golden Monir', in a case filed over alleged possession of illegal arms. In its judgment, the Dhaka Metropoli... Read More


Delegation from China visits BCCCI to discuss trade, investment scopes in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 25 -- A 17-member delegation of Anhui Provincial People's Congress from China led by Mr Wei Xiaoming, vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial People's Congress visited Bangladesh China Cham... Read More


Bangladesh blocking over $323m foreign airlines' revenues, says IATA

Dhaka, April 25 -- The amount of foreign airlines' revenues stuck in Bangladesh now stands at $323 million, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA on Wednesday call... Read More


Poultry farmers, traders fear losses as chickens die, eggs rot in extreme heat

Dhaka, April 25 -- Poultry farmer Harunur Rashid started raising 10,000 chickens as he was expecting huge sales during and after Eid-ul-Fitr. A rise in prices also gave him hope of a good profit this ... Read More


Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 25 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 hours starting Thursday morning. The BMD cites increased m... Read More


370 tonnes of imported potatoes still wait for unloading at Benapole

Dhaka, April 24 -- Around 370 tonnes of potatoes, which are waiting to be unloaded four days after being imported from India, have started to rot due to severe heat sweeping across the country. Accor... Read More


173 Bangladeshis return home after serving jail in Myanmar

Dhaka, April 24 -- One hundred and seventy-three Bangladeshis have returned to Bangladesh after serving different jail terms in prisons of Myanmar. They arrived at the Nuniar Chora dock in Cox's Baza... Read More


Rana Plaza tragedy: Workers demand maximum punishment for defendants

Dhaka, April 24 -- Members of the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation (SGSF) have held a human chain protest, demanding fair compensation for the workers disabled in the Rana Plaza tragedy. The work... Read More


Indictment hearing in Khaleda's Gatco graft case on June 25

Dhaka, April 24 -- A court in Dhaka on Wednesday set June 25 for holding a hearing on charge framing in the GATCO graft case against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 14 others. Judge of Dhaka Sp... Read More