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Heavy rains flood several areas in Khulna, hundreds of families affected

Khulna, July 13 -- Several areas under Daulatpur and Khanjahan Ali police stations in Khulna city flooded following heavy rainfall that began on Friday midnight and continued until Sunday night. Low-... Read More


PM mourns death of former Qatari Amir

Dhaka, July 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Qatar's former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a condolence message to Qatar's Amir, Sheikh ... Read More


PM launches tree plantation drive in Barishal's Gournadi, urges people to care for saplings

Gournadi (Barishal), July 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday inaugurated a tree plantation programme by planting coconut and neem saplings along the banks of the newly re-excavated Sarikal-... Read More


PM Tarique arrives in Barishal on day-long tour

Barishal, July 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Barishal on Monday on his first official visit to the division since assuming office, receiving a warm welcome from thousands of BNP leade... Read More


Bangladesh delegation to leave for Doha Tuesday to convey condolences at ex-Qatari Emir's death

Dhaka, July 13 -- A Bangladeshi delegation, led by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, is scheduled to leave for Doha on Tuesday to express Bangladesh's solidarity and convey condolences to the Emir of Qatar, ... Read More


6th death anniversary of Shajahan Siraj Tuesday

Dhaka, July 13 -- The 6th death anniversary of freedom fighter Shajahan Siraj, who read out the manifesto of Bangladesh's independence at a historic rally in 1971, will be observed on Tuesday. Shajah... Read More


Govt to amend law to tackle defamatory content on social media: Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, July 13 -- Posts and Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Monday said the government is set to amend the Cyber Security Act to strengthen coordin... Read More


Maldives President conveys condolences over flood, landslide casualties in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 13 -- President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended their deepest sympathies and condolences to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the government, and the people of Bangladesh as they c... Read More


One suspected measles death reported in 24 hours

Dhaka, July 13 -- One child died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to... Read More


Bill passed introducing death penalty for cyber-enabled drug trade

Sangsad Bhaban, July 13 -- Parliament on Monday passed the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, introducing the death penalty as the maximum punishment for illegal drug trading conducted through cybers... Read More