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BNP's Fakhrul questions purpose of meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres

Dhaka, March 15 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said he failed to understand the purpose of the roundtable meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who ... Read More


Government sees 'hidden agenda' in Ambassador Harun's statement

Dhaka, March 15 -- The Bangladesh government has announced disciplinary action against Harun Al-Rashid, the recently recalled ambassador to Morocco, for a controversial Facebook post criticising the a... Read More


UN chief Guterres sits for talks with political leaders in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 15 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who is on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh, has opened a roundtable discussion with political leaders in Dhaka. The m... Read More


People of Bangladesh are lucky to have the sea, says Yunus

Dhaka, March 14 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the vast potential of Cox's Bazar, home to the world's longest sea beach, urging locals to consider their role in fostering economic gro... Read More


UN chief warns cutting Rohingya aid in Bangladesh would be an 'unmitigated disaster'

Dhaka, March 14 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that reducing humanitarian aid for the Rohingya refugees, who rely entirely on such assistance, would lead to an "u... Read More


A man's body was found next to battered motorcycle. Police say he died in a truck accident

Dhaka, March 14 -- Police say a motorcycle driver has been killed in an accident "involving a truck" in Dhaka's Banasree. The battered motorcycle was found in pieces on the Banasree-Demra Road at the... Read More


Bus ticket sales skyrocket for Eid, online sales surpass counters

Dhaka, March 14 -- Large crowds have gathered at major bus operator counters from Friday morning to purchase advance tickets for Eid trips. While some travellers reported slight overcharging on fares,... Read More


Doctors across Bangladesh begin work stoppage

Dhaka, March 12 -- Doctors at government hospitals across the country have launched a work stoppage programme to push for a five-point list of demands. Most outdoor and indoor departments at hospital... Read More


UN chief Guterres to join Iftar with 100,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 12 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday for a four-day visit. During his stay, he will visit Rohingya camps in Chattogram, wher... Read More


Fire breaks out at Sattala slum in Dhaka's Mohakhali

Dhaka, March 12 -- A fire has broken out at the Sattala slum in Dhaka's Mohakhali. The incident occurred around 3:45am on Wednesday. As many as five units of firefighters have been working to tame t... Read More