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Top aide defends Yunus's 'well-intentioned' remarks on India's 'Seven Sisters'

Dhaka, April 2 -- Khalilur Rahman, the chief advisor's high representative on priority affairs, has moved to allay India's concerns over interim government leader Muhammad Yunus's remarks referencing ... Read More


CAO calls New York Times article on extremism in Bangladesh 'misleading'

Dhaka, April 2 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) has strongly criticised an article published by The New York Times (NYT), calling it "misleading" and an "oversimplification" of Bangladesh's politic... Read More


Bangladesh hopes for talks between CA Yunus, Indian PM Modi at BIMSTEC summit

Dhaka, April 2 -- Dhaka sees a "strong possibility" of a bilateral meeting between Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangko... Read More


Army deployed as floodwaters breach embankment in Satkhira

Dhaka, April 2 -- The army has been deployed in Satkhira's Assasuni Upazila to assist in relief efforts after the collapse of a section of an embankment sent floodwaters surging into villages. The In... Read More


23 Bangladeshis kidnapped in Libya rescued

Dhaka, April 2 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police in Libya has rescued 23 kidnapped Bangladeshis in an operation in the country's Misrata city. The Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli... Read More


Over 100,000 'Awami terrorists' in India, says Information Advisor Mahfuj

Dhaka, April 1 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has claimed that more than 100,000 members of the Awami League, including its leader, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, have fled to India. He mad... Read More


Some forces trying to find new ways to stay in power, says BNP's Amir Khosru

Dhaka, April 1 -- A force is looking for new means to try and remain in power, according to BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. A force is trying to find new measures to try a... Read More


For many Dhaka families, joyrides on metro rail bring festive cheer on Eid

Dhaka, April 1 -- Wearing colourful sunglasses, little Omar Faruq set off with his parents to visit "Tiger Uncle" at the zoo. "Today I'm going to see Tiger Uncle! I heard Tiger Aunty has two cubs -- t... Read More


Bangladesh sends 2nd batch of aid, rescue teams to quake-ravaged Myanmar

Dhaka, April 1 -- Bangladesh has dispatched a second mission carrying emergency medicine and relief supplies to assist victims of the devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. In line with Chie... Read More


Bangladesh braces for scorching heat, storms in April

Dhaka, April 1 -- April is set to be a sweltering month in Bangladesh, with forecasts predicting not only mild but also moderate to severe heatwaves across the country. The Bangladesh Meteorological ... Read More