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After long debate, Biman decides to buy 14 Boeing aircraft

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


After long debate, Biman going for 14 Boeing planes

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


Sayedur Rahman returns as CA's special assistant two days after resignation

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Prof Sayedur Rahman is set to return to his post as special assistant to the chief advisor tasked with overseeing the health ministry, just two days after he stepped down from the pos... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Salman F Rahman, family over alleged Tk 28.57bn embezzlement

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved four cases against Salman F Rahman, his brother and their sons over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving billio... Read More


Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, vapes under tightened tobacco law

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance banning e-cigarettes, vapes and all other emerging tobacco products as part of a sweeping overhaul of the country's tobacco control laws... Read More


Fog-induced flight delays trigger traffic congestion near Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Fog has disrupted flight operations at Shahjalal International Airport, causing delays in take-offs and landings and triggering traffic congestion on surrounding roads. A spokesperso... Read More


Jaishankar approached and said 'I recognise you': Pakistan parliament speaker

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Top-level leaders from India and Pakistan have met in Dhaka for the first time since the brief war the two nuclear-armed nations fought in May. They exchanged pleasantries during the... Read More


As Bangladesh mourns, crowds pour onto Manik Mia Avenue to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- People from all walks of life are gathering at Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue to attend the funeral prayers of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Extensive security measures have been put... Read More


Mourner dies after falling ill at Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- A man has died after he fell ill after attending the funeral prayers of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. The dead, identified as 56-year-old Nirob Hossain, hai... Read More


CMP reshuffles OCs at Sadarghat, Chandgaon, Double Mooring stations

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has transferred the officers-in-charge (OCs) of three more police stations within a month. On Wednesday, CMP Commissioner Hasib Aziz issued the ... Read More