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Teesta flowing 27cm above danger level at Dalia; flood threat in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, Oct. 5 -- The Teesta River is currently flowing 27 centimeters above the danger level at Dalia point, sparking fears of fresh flooding in low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat, officials said on... Read More


BGB won't tolerate any more 'push-ins' by India's BSF: Regional Commander

, Oct. 5 -- Brigadier General Sohel Ahmed, Regional Commander of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Chattogram South-East Region, has said that no more 'push-ins' by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) ... Read More


Controversial BCB elections to proceed Monday amid boycott, court rulings, and alleged political interference

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) goes to the polls Monday, but almost nothing about it feels normal. Half the candidates are gone. Tamim Iqbal's camp has walked out, crying foul ov... Read More


Man held over bus arson, shooting in Mirpur

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a passenger bus and opening fire in Dhaka's Senpara Parbata area on Friday, according to the army. Suspect Nesar Uddin was arres... Read More


Tornado destroys over 500 houses in Nilphamari, injures 30

Nilphamari, Oct. 5 -- A sudden tornado struck Garagram Union of Kishoreganj Upazila in Nilphamari on Sunday morning, injuring at least 30 people and damaging over 500 houses. Most injuries were cause... Read More


Man to die for killing wife over dowry in Barishal

Barisal, Oct. 5 -- A tribunal in Barishal on Sunday convicted a man and sentenced him to death for killing his wife in 2013. Judge of Barishal Woman and Child Repression Tribunal Md Rakibul Islam han... Read More


Gayeshwar Chandra Roy acquitted in graft case filed in 2009

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A Dhaka court on Sunday acquitted BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) amassing wealth beyond known source of income. Judge... Read More


2 die of electrocution at Rampal power plant's temporary army camp

Bagerhat, Oct. 5 -- Two people, including an army personnel, died from electrocution at a temporary army camp in Rampal, Bagerhat. The incident occurred around 11:30am on Sunday on the roof of the te... Read More


Islami Bank customers organise human chain against S. Alam era appointees

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The Islami Bank Customer Forum staged a human chain demonstration today (Sunday) demanding the cancellation of "illegal appointments" made when it was controlled by the S. Alam Group,... Read More


DSE advises Moshihor Securities clients to transfer shares

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has advised clients of Moshihor Securities Limited to transfer their shares to other brokerage firms, as the company's trading and Depository Participan... Read More