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Bangladesh's maritime ports advised to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3

, July 26 -- lying areas in Bangladesh's coastal districts are likely to be inundated by tidal surges, according to a bulletin issued by the Met Office. The districts at risk include Satkhira, Khulna... Read More


Coastal areas in Chandpur flooded as Meghna swells; fish farmers hit hard

, July 26 -- Several coastal areas of Chandpur district were flooded on Friday following a sharp rise in the water level of the Meghna River, caused by a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal. The wate... Read More


Banking sector needs $35 billion for reconstruction as 80% funds embezzled: Finance Advisor

Dhaka, July 26 -- Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed stated that Bangladesh's banking sector requires an estimated US$35 billion for its reconstruction. He noted that the International Monetary Fun... Read More


Protesters plant paddy seedlings on busy Rangpur road; show 'red card' demanding its repairs

, July 26 -- The residents of Rangpur district town staged a symbolic protest on Friday by planting paddy seedlings and displaying red cards on a severely damaged road, demanding its immediate repairs... Read More


China assures continued medical support to Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 26 -- Providing emergency medical supplies to Bangladesh, China on Saturday said it will continue to provide assistance within its capacity based on the needs of Bangladesh. Chinese Ambas... Read More


Reform of state's three organs essential to uphold human rights: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, July 26 -- Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said upholding human rights in Bangladesh is not possible without addressing the longstanding issues within the three key organs of the... Read More


Bangladesh plans home series against Nepal or Netherlands ahead of Asia Cup

Dhaka, July 26 -- Bangladesh is planning to play a short home series against Nepal or the Netherlands ahead of the Asia Cup this year. A board official said they are considering playing the series ag... Read More


Hefazat leaders meet Prof Yunus, seek compensation for Shapla Chattar victims

Dhaka, July 26 -- e-Islam Bangladesh met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday and discussed various issues, including appropriate compensation for those affected by the Shapla Chattar inciden... Read More


BSF pushes 21 Rohingyas into Bangladesh thru' Sherpur border

Dhaka, July 26 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 21 Rohingyas, including women and children, into Bangladesh through the Nakugaon border in Sherpur at night, according to Border Guard B... Read More


Betrayed and Brutalised: Tangail woman sexually assaulted after seeking help

Tangail, July 26 -- It was meant to be a simple journey. A 22-year-old woman from Nasirnagar in Brahmanbaria, travelling alone, mistakenly boarded the wrong train. What followed was a night of unimag... Read More