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Old Dhaka shoe factory fire brought under control after 50 minutes

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Firefighters have battled for 50 minutes to control the fire that broke out in a shoe factory in Old Dhaka's Bangshal. The Fire Service and Civil Defence said a factory located on t... Read More


How much will Tarique earn as prime minister-and what perks come with the office?

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- If all goes as planned, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is poised to assume office as Bangladesh's next prime minister, completing a remarkable journey from years of exile to the very... Read More


Fire erupts at Karwan Bazar timber market

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- A fire has broken out at Karwan Bazar timber market. Fire Service duty officer Shahjahan Hossain said the fire was reported around 10:30pm on Monday. "Eight units of the Fire Servi... Read More


Chief advisor's principal secretary resigns

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Chief Advisor's Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah has resigned. The chief advisor's press aide Shafiqul Alam said the Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette not... Read More


Nahid says NCP is 'fully committed' to executing July Charter

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has expressed full confidence in the implementation of the July National Charter following the formation of the new government. Spe... Read More


3 BCL members sent to jail under anti-terror law after arrest at Dhanmondi

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- A Dhaka court has sent three alleged Bangladesh Chhatra League members to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act following their arrest at Dhanmondi 32. Metropolitan Magi... Read More


37 vehicles prepared for incoming ministers, cabinet calls from Tuesday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Authorities have readied 37 official vehicles for the incoming cabinet, with formal calls to prospective ministers scheduled for Tuesday morning. Additional vehicles remain on stand... Read More


CA Yunus bids farewell to staff as interim rule ends

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- As the curtain falls on the interim administration that governed Bangladesh for the past 18 months, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has reached the final days of his tenure. State news... Read More


Post-poll violence leaves 7 dead, 350 injured across Bangladesh, says MSF

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- At least seven people have been killed and 350 others injured in a wave of post-election violence that has swept across 26 districts since the results were announced, according to ri... Read More


Taking on 'huge responsibility' at 'critical juncture', says new Cabinet Secretary Ghani

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- New Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani has shared details of his preparations for conducting the swearing-in ceremony for the incoming cabinet. Speaking to reporters after being appoin... Read More