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Qatar emir sits for talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka, April 23 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has met with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for talks. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday morning. ... Read More


Little relief expected from baking heat in April, forecast says

Dhaka, April 23 -- The heatwave sweeping through Bangladesh and making life difficult for residents is unlikely to abate any time soon. Though the mercury had dipped slightly in the past couple of da... Read More


Bangladesh and Qatar sign 5 agreements, 5 MoUs during emir's visit

Dhaka, April 23 -- Bangladesh and Qatar have signed five agreements and five Memoranda of Understanding to expand cooperation on a range of issues including investment, labour, and port management. T... Read More


Certificate sales: Ali Akbar removed from technical education board after arrest of wife

Dhaka, April 22 -- Ali Akbar Khan has been removed from the post of chairman of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board after the arrest of his wife in connection with a crime ring that sold fake cer... Read More


BMD issues warning as heat may intensify in next 3 days

Dhaka, April 22 -- The mild to very severe heatwaves baking Bangladesh are expected to continue for the next three days, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The temperature may eas... Read More


Bangladesh hospitals told to brace for ailments as 'heatstroke' deaths continue

Dhaka, April 21 -- Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen has ordered the hospitals to prepare for a possible influx of heat-related ailments that may be triggered by the ongoing heatwave. He discussed the ... Read More


11 agreements to be signed during Qatar emir's visit to Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Bangladesh government sees the possibility of investment during Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's impending visit. Six agreements and five Memoranda of Understanding... Read More


Rain unlikely to bring relief from scorching heat, forecast says

Dhaka, April 21 -- Meteorologists say some parts of Dhaka may see scattered rain, but it will do little to alleviate the sweltering heat. Some parts of the country, including places in Dhaka, may exp... Read More


Bangladesh bars assemblies at primary schools due to heatwave

Dhaka, April 20 -- The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has instructed government primary schools to cancel all assemblies amid the ongoing heat wave across the country. The order will remain i... Read More


'Air is breathing fire': millions in Jashore, Chuadanga hit by extreme heat

Dhaka, April 20 -- With tens of millions across Bangladesh in the grips of a dangerous heatwave early summer, temperatures have hit a 'very severe' level in the southwestern Jashore and Chuadanga dist... Read More