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Floodwaters could recede across Sylhet within three days

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Relief may be on the way for flood-hit parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj, although the Kushiara River continues to flow above the danger level at two monitoring stations. The Flood... Read More


Speaker Hafiz Uddin becomes acting president as Shahabuddin resigns

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has assumed the role of acting president after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from office, citing "serious" health complications. The Constitution requ... Read More


Bangladesh reports five more deaths with measles symptoms in a day

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Another five people have died with measles symptoms over the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 810 since Mar 15. The Directorate General of Health Services (D... Read More


From pension to protocol: Benefits Shahabuddin retains after resigning as president

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Former president Mohammed Shahabuddin remains entitled to a range of state benefits after stepping down, including a pension, healthcare and official protocol privileges. Under... Read More


Arson Attack on the country's first July Martyrs Memorial

Bangladesh, July 23 -- An arson attack was carried out on the country's first July Martyrs Memorial in the Hajiganj area of Narayanganj city early Tuesday, prompting police to launch an investigation ... Read More


Rain to drench all divisions, including Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Under the influence of an active monsoon, Dhaka has recorded 40mm of rainfall over the past 30 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Offic... Read More


HSC exams suspended over floods will restart Jul 27, says Minister Milon

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams suspended because of flooding in five districts under the Chattogram education board have been rescheduled to resume from... Read More


No one should die in rural Bangladesh for lack of healthcare: Zubaida

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman has urged young physicians to help build a better healthcare system, saying rural Bangladesh remains underserved. Speaking at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical... Read More


50th BCS: 6,165 candidates advance to viva after written exam

Bangladesh, July 23 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has published the results of the written examination for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment. The PSC announced on Thursday ... Read More


Home minister says only president can answer resignation speculation

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said President Mohammed Shahabuddin is constitutionally free to resign if he wishes. Speaking about the mounting speculation that the preside... Read More