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Saudia airline cabin crew member detained with 2kg of gold at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, May 29 -- A member of the cabin crew aboard a Saudia airline flight has been detained with 2 kg of gold worth around Tk 20 million at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The N... Read More


PM Hasina to visit cyclone-hit Patuakhali, distribute aid to victims

Dhaka, May 29 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is headed to Bangladesh's coastal area on Thursday to see the aftermath of Cyclone Remal and distribute aid to the storm's victims. The Prime Minister's ... Read More


Hasina urges global leaders to spend to protect climate change victims instead of making weapons

Dhaka, May 29 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged global leaders to come forward and spend money to protect the victims of climate change rather than spending money on weapons. "Wars have broke... Read More


Temperature rising after Remal, monsoon to arrive in next five days

Dhaka, May 29 -- The temperature has started climbing again after Cyclone Remal. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts the mercury will rise by 1-3 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours. ... Read More


'No classes' in coastal areas as Cyclone Remal nears

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government has instructed classes in coastal areas to be suspended as many educational institutions are used as shelters as Cyclone Remal nears the coast. Education Minister Mohi... Read More


Cyclone Remal starts crossing West Bengal-Khepupara coast

Dhaka, May 26 -- Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal has started crossing the West Bengal-Khepupara coast near southwest of Mongla, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said. The storm began lashing ... Read More


Cyclone Remal: BIWTA suspends river transport across Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 26 -- The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has suspended the movement of all launches and other river transport vessels as the effects of Cyclone Remal become apparent in coastal... Read More


Biman cancels flights to Cox's Bazar, Kolkata over Cyclone Remal

Dhaka, May 26 -- Due to the effects of Cyclone Remal, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has grounded all its flights to Cox's Bazar and one flight to Kolkata on Sunday, followed by another flight to Kolkata o... Read More


Cyclone Remal forces suspension of launch services from Dhaka

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government has ordered closure of launch services from Dhaka river port during Cyclone Remal, considering the safety of passengers. The cyclone, which formed over the Bay of Beng... Read More


Danger signals at Bangladesh ports as Cyclone Remal forms over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, May 25 -- The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Remal, prompting the Bangladesh authorities to hoist danger signals at maritime ports. It is likely to intensi... Read More