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Police issue safety advisory ahead of Eid-ul-Azha celebration

, May 29 -- Bangladesh Police have issued a set of safety guidelines for citizens to ensure a safe and smooth celebration of the upcoming festival of holy Eid-ul-Azha. In a press release issued on Th... Read More


4 get life term in jail for murder of driver in Faridpur

, May 29 -- A Faridpur court on Thursday convicted four people and sentenced them to life imprisonment in a case filed over the murder of an easy-bike driver in 2020. Judge of the Additional District... Read More


Govt may lose Tk 284cr yearly if ICX system voided: Experts

Dhaka, May 29 -- Removing the Interconnection Exchange (ICX) system from Bangladesh's telecom infrastructure could badly impact government revenues, employment and national security, warned experts an... Read More


48th BCS (Special) circular published; 3000 doctors to be appointed

, May 29 -- The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday published the circular for the 48th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) special examination under which 3000 doctors will be appointed... Read More


2 sentenced to death for murder in Dhaka

, May 29 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced two people to death for killing a man and dismembering his body into ten pieces in Keraniganj in 2018. Judge of the Dhaka Additional District and Sessi... Read More


A mother's love, a safe school, and Dettol's helping hand

Dhaka, May 29 -- In the small village of Ramna Sarkarpara in Kurigram, a mother named Rikta Akter Banu started something truly remarkable. She is not just a mother-she's also a nurse. But above all, s... Read More


Deep depression over Northwest Bay begins crossing West Bengal-Bangladesh coast

, May 29 -- The deep depression over the Northwest Bay and adjoining area moves further northwards and starts crossing the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast between Sagar Island and Khepupara. It may move... Read More


Tidal surges likely to inundate low-lying areas in coastal districts

, May 29 -- lying areas in coastal districts are likely to be inundated by tidal surges, according to a bulletin the Met office. The districts are Chattogram, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barg... Read More


Violence biggest barrier to women's progress: Mahila Parishad President

Dhaka, May 29 -- Violence remains the biggest obstacle to women's advancement in the country, said Bangladesh Mahila Parishad President Fawzia Moslem on Wednesday. She made the remark at a discussion... Read More


Dengue: 62 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, May 29 -- two more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,302 this year. According to the Directorate General of ... Read More