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Dengue: 1 dies after 7 days, 35 hospitalised

Dhaka, April 19 -- Another person has died of Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours after another gap of seven days. With that, the number of deaths from the illness ... Read More


Women's Affairs Reform Commission submits report to CA Yunus

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Women's Affairs Reform Commission, formed in the second phase of state reforms aimed at the democratic transition of Bangladesh following power change, has submitted its report ... Read More


80% of migrant issues overseas originate in Dhaka, says Touhid

Dhaka, April 18 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said most of the problems faced by Bangladeshi migrants abroad are "created" from within the country before they even leave. Speaking at an event... Read More


Transport workers block traffic in Gabtoli over dispute with police

Dhaka, April 17 -- Transport workers have blocked traffic in the entire Gabtoli area over an incident of alleged harassment by traffic police. As a result, no vehicle has travelled through Gabtoli or... Read More


Workers call off road blockade in Gabtoli, traffic starts to move

Dhaka, April 17 -- Transport workers have eased a road blockade in Dhaka's Gabtoli area over an incident of alleged harassment by traffic police. The workers blocked the road through Gabtoli, cutting... Read More


Bangladesh dismisses involvement in Murshidabad violence, urges security for Muslims

Dhaka, April 17 -- bChief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has strongly condemned any attempt to link Bangladesh in the communal violence that erupted in India's Murshidabad. He also urged the... Read More


Newly approved ordinance ends government's control over Grameen Bank by 15 percent

Dhaka, April 17 -- The interim government has agreed to a proposed amendment to the law that governs Grameen Bank, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning microfinance institution, to reduce government control ... Read More


Bangladesh expects $4.7bn IMF loan installments by June

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh is set to receive the remaining two installments of the $470 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June. The IMF team made the announceme... Read More


Bangladesh demands $4.5bn from Pakistan, calls for apology over 1971 genocide

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to resolve historical issues to strengthen ties between the two nations by seeking a formal apology for the 1971 genocide and compensation of about $4.... Read More


Yunus urges stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan ties to boost trade, investment

Dhaka, April 17 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for stronger ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan to bolster cooperation and tap into trade and investment prospects. He made the remarks du... Read More