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Big hilsa sold for Tk 13,000 in Barishal, draws crowd

, June 26 -- A big hilsa weighing 2.8 kilograms (just under 3 kg) was sold for Tk 13,000 at the Port Road Fish Landing Centre in Barishal on Thursday morning, creating a buzz among traders and shopper... Read More


Dengue claims 2 more lives; 195 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 26 -- Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 38 this year. During t... Read More


Khulna ex-SI arrested in Chuadanga amid protests against his release

, June 26 -- inspector Sukanto Das, who has been accused of attacks on student-led protesters during the July uprising, was on Thursday arrested from Chuadanga, two days after his release that sparked... Read More


Biman to lease two aircraft soon to meet operational demand: CEO

Dhaka, June 26 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to lease at least two aircraft in the coming months to address an acute shortage of aircraft and meet growing passenger demand as global manufacturer... Read More


At least 8 dead in Kenya protests against police brutality

Dhaka, June 26 -- At least eight people have died and over 80 others are receiving specialized treatment, some with gunshot wounds, following nationwide protests in Kenya against police brutality and ... Read More


Rain-fed Jamuna River swells unusually in Sirajganj, say authorites

, June 26 -- The water level of the Jamuna River is rising abnormally in Sirajganj due to torrential rainfall and the onrush of water from upstream. The Jamuna River at Sirajganj point swelled by 44 ... Read More


BM College students lock departments demanding housing facilities

Barishal, June 26 -- Students of Brojomohun (BM) College in Barishal locked all departments demanding fulfilment of their five-point demand including the solution to the accommodation crisis. The stu... Read More


Attacks on BNP programme in 2023: Hasina, 155 others sued in Khulna

Khulna, June 26 -- A case was filed on Thursday against 156 people including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina for their alleged involvement in an attack on a BNP programme in 2023. General Secreta... Read More


Highest turnover in June at bourses, indices mark notable rise

Dhaka, June 26 -- The country's stock markets on Thursday witnessed the highest turnover of the month, accompanied by a notable rise in indices and gains in the majority of listed companies. The Dhak... Read More


Foreign Adviser lauds UNFPA's role in maternal health, gender equity in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 26 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday praised UNFPA's contributions to Bangladesh's achievements in maternal health, family planning, gender equality and humanitarian... Read More