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Patrolling to be increased from today following deterioration of law and order situation: Press Secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Patrolling will be strengthened from Monday evening in all parts of the country, including Dhaka, as the law and order situation has deteriorated slightly, according to Shafiqul Alam... Read More


Restoring rivers challenging but possible: Adviser Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasised the need for collective action to restore Bangladesh's endangered rivers. "Restoring rivers is challenging, but it is po... Read More


Robbers attack couple in Chuadanga, snatch wife's jewelry

Chuadanga, Feb. 24 -- A couple was attacked with sharp weapon by a group of robbers on Sunday night in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga, police said. The incident occurred around 9:30pm on the Harishch... Read More


Japan, IOM sign $3.2mn deal for Bangladesh's flood recovery

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The government of Japan has extended its support to flood-affected communities in eastern Bangladesh by providing the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with $3.2 million... Read More


DU students stage midnight protest; issue ultimatum for home adviser's resignation

Dhaka University, Feb. 24 -- night demonstration, a group of Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on the canpus demanding the immediate resignation of Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, ... Read More


Indian dumping: BTMA urges immediate steps to stop importing yarn through land ports

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The leaders of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) have alleged that Indian textile mills are dumping yarn and fabrics in the Bangladesh market to destroy the domestic textil... Read More


Bangladesh Bank sets Ramadan transaction times for banks

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Bangladesh Bank has set new transaction hours for banks during the holy month of Ramadan. The banks' transaction hours have been set from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and banking office time ... Read More


Newborn baby found dead in Dhaka

, Feb. 24 -- A newborn baby was found dead beside a road in Jagannath Hall intersection in Dhaka on Monday. Mahmudul Hasan, sub-inspector of Shahbagh Police Station, said local people spotted the bod... Read More


4 to die for killing woman in Habiganj

, Feb. 24 -- A Habiganj court on Monday convicted four people and sentenced them to death for killing a woman in 2014. Habiganj Additional District and Session Judge AKM Kamal Uddin handed down the p... Read More


HC orders dismantling of illegal brick kilns nationwide, report due by March 17

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The High Court has ordered the removal of all illegal brick kilns across the country in strict compliance with legal provisions and directed that a report be submitted to it by March... Read More