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Earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 28 -- Tremor jolted various parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram on Friday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated in 16 km NN... Read More


Mother, son die in Kushtia road accident

Kushtia, March 28 -- A woman and her minor son were killed, and her husband was injured as a drum truck rammed into their motorbike in Kushtia district headquarters on Friday morning. The deceased we... Read More


Jewellers demand increased security during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 28 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Friday called for heightened security measures during the extended Eid holidays to protect jewellery businesses from increasing theft... Read More


Anchored launch in Barishal burnt in fire

Barishal, March 28 -- A docked passenger launch was burnt in a fire at Patarhat terminal in Mehendiganj upazila of Barishal early Friday. However, no casualty was reported as there was no passenger i... Read More


12 illegal lead battery factories shut down in Dhaka's Konapara, Aminbazar

Dhaka, March 28 -- In drives against illegal lead battery production the Department of Environment (DoE) has shut down 12 factories operating in Konapara, Jatrabari, and Aminbazar, Savar. These facto... Read More


Payment of salaries of RMG workers 'complete': BGMEA

Dhaka, March 27 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced the completion of wage and allowance payments, despite some gaps, for workers in the ready-made garm... Read More


Over 5 million to leave Dhaka for Eid by Sunday midnight

Dhaka, March 27 -- ul-Fitr, one of the largest festival of the Muslim, an estimated five million people are expected to leave Dhaka city between Thursday afternoon and midnight Sunday, creating a mass... Read More


Afran Nisho appears as a prisoner to promote 'Daagi'

Dhaka, March 27 -- Popular actor Afran Nisho surprised onlookers by appearing in a prisoner's outfit at Gulshan Shooting Club on Thursday afternoon, as part of an innovative promotional strategy for h... Read More


Asia must strengthen cooperation as destinies are intertwined: Dr Yunus

Hainan (China), March 27 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Asia must step up and strengthen cooperation in four key areas -- financial, trade; food and agriculture and technology,... Read More


Trade with India through Hili land port to remain suspended for 8 days

Dinajpur, March 27 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through Hili land port of Dinajpur will remain suspended for eight days from March 29 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Prof Shahinur Islam, gen... Read More