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26 arrested over teen's killing at Geneva Camp

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of 26 individuals in connection with the death of Shah Alam, a teenager who was killed during a clash between two groups of drug dealers in ... Read More


Biman announces measures after spate of mechanical glitches on recent flights

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures in response to the recent recurrence of mechanical faults in several of its flights. In a p... Read More


Depression hits India's south Odisha coast, maritime ports asked to maintain caution

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The well-marked low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression before moving northwest and crossing the coast in India's south Odisha. The Ban... Read More


BNP leader Mirza Abbas flies to Bangkok for eye treatment

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has flown to Bangkok for eye treatment. He will receive treatment at the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Thailand's capital. His wife ... Read More


Police arrest Mohammadpur muggers' gang chief 'Bhagne Billal'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Police have arrested Billal, also known as "Agni Billal" and "Bhagne Billal", whom they allege to be the leader of gang of muggers in Mohammadpur. A Dhaka Metropolitan Police (... Read More


Low pressure in Bay: Cautionary signal No. 3 issued at ports

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has prompted authorities to hoist Cautionary signal No. 3 at Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports. Meteorologist Hafi... Read More


Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique hospitalised amid declining health

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique has been taken to hospital after his health deteriorated. He was admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka shortly before midnight on Sunday.... Read More


EC gets 1,760 claims, complaints on 83 constituency redraws

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has received 1,760 applications raising objections or suggestions on the delimitation of 83 parliamentary seats, as part of its latest constituency ... Read More


Three detained at Dhaka airport over gold smuggling

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Airport Armed Police Battalion has detained three people in separate incidents at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport in a single day, seizing 887.5 grammes of gold. A ... Read More


122 citizens demand 'immediate' bail for ex-Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A total of 122 prominent citizens have demanded that the court immediately bail former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat, who was arrested last month on corruption charges. The ... Read More