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Stephen new UNDP BD resident representative

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Stephen Rodriques has joined the United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh as its new resident representative, replacing Stefan Liller. Rodriques will lead UNDP's oper... Read More


Road crashes kill 463 in June

Bangladesh, July 15 -- At least 463 people were killed and 1,323 others injured in 532 road accidents across Bangladesh in June, according to the Bangladesh Passengers' Welfare Association. During th... Read More


Man held over wife's killing in Gazipur

Bangladesh, July 15 -- RAB has arrested a man accused of killing his wife following a dispute over Tk3,000 in Sreepur, Gazipur. The suspect, Sayedul Islam, 40, was arrested within 24 hours of the inci... Read More


Vast areas eroded by gluttonous Jamuna

Bangladesh, July 15 -- With the increase of water in Jamuna, different areas of Sirajganj are disappearing little by little every day with its gluttonous clutch. People's laughter, dreams and savings ... Read More


Students protest demanding Edu Minister's resignation

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Students staged a protest at the Town Hall intersection in Mymensingh on Tuesday, demanding resignation of Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon over the decision to ... Read More


'Hasina extradition a legal matter'

Bangladesh, July 15 -- India has termed Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a legal matter, saying it will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The re... Read More


Dhaka urges greater global backing for SDGs

Bangladesh, July 15 -- With an annual SDG financing gap exceeding $132 billion, Bangladesh has sought greater international assistance through grants, concessional loans and technology transfer to adv... Read More


Floodwaters recede in south, rise in northeast

Bangladesh, July 15 -- The ongoing short-term flood situation is likely to worsen in five northeastern districts over the next 24 to 48 hours from Monday morning, while conditions are expected to impr... Read More


HSC examinees take to streets nationwide

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Students in at least 11 districts staged road blockades, human chains, and rallies on Tuesday, demanding Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon's resignation over the deci... Read More


Early menopause affects one in 13 women

Bangladesh, July 15 -- A landmark multi-country study led by researchers at icddr,b has found that around one in every 13 Bangladeshi women experiences menopause before the age of 45, highlighting a s... Read More