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Shib Narayan Das, JaSaD leader and designer of first Bangladesh flag, dies at 78

Dhaka, April 19 -- Shib Narayan Das, the JaSaD leader and designer of the first Bangladeshi flag, has died at the age of 78. He passed away around 9:25am at the ICU of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medica... Read More


Myanmar army, BGP personnel will be repatriated Monday: FM

Dhaka, April 19 -- Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has said the government has finalised plans for the second phase of repatriation of Myanmar's Border Guard Police and army personnel who fled the confl... Read More


Fire at Shishu Hospital brought under control after an hour

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Fire Service has brought a fire at the Shishu Hospital in Dhaka's Agargaon under control after about an hour of effort. No casualties were reported, but the incident led to wid... Read More


Can't antagonise one friend to make another happy: Bangladesh Army chief on Myanmar

Dhaka, April 18 -- Army chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed has explained their position on the Myanmar military, which is fighting rebels in parts of the country, including on the borders with Banglade... Read More


Slow internet likely for an hour early on Friday

Dhaka, April 18 -- Internet users across Bangladesh may experience temporary slowdowns or interruptions in the wee hours of Friday.The maintenance work on the country's second submarine cable SEA-ME-W... Read More


PM Hasina to visit Thailand to boost cooperation

Dhaka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to Thailand on a bilateral visit at the invitation of her counterpart Srettha Thavisin. The premier will also join the 80th session of the Uni... Read More


Chuadanga hottest again amid heatwave scorching Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 18 -- Amid a heatwave baking six out of eight divisions in Bangladesh, Chuadanga district has again recorded the highest temperature of the season at 40.8 degrees Celsius. The number of ... Read More


China opens visa centre in Dhaka to boost ties

Dhaka, April 18 -- The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has opened a separate visa centre amid growing demand and growing business ties and communication between the two countries. Chinese Ambassador to Dhak... Read More


Bangladesh allows import of 124,000 tonnes of rice

Dhaka, April 18 -- The government has approved the import of 124,000 tonnes of rice amid rising prices of the food staple. After cutting the import duty in February, it had allowed the importers to br... Read More


Bangladesh grapples with surging illnesses amid intense heat, doctors advise caution

Dhaka, April 17 -- Amid the intense heat wave affecting the nation, people are falling ill with symptoms like colds, fevers, and stomach aches. There is also a higher risk of heat stroke. Doctors advi... Read More