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Couple drowns as boat sinks in Pabna

Pabna, April 5 -- Police on Saturday recovered the bodies of a couple who drowned in the Padma River after the boat they were on sank on Friday. The deceased were identified as Hridoy Pramanik, 23, a... Read More


Bangladesh moves up one step in global passport strength index

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh has advanced one position in the global passport strength index, moving from 182nd to 181st in 2025, according to a recent report published by Dubai-based global consultan... Read More


Burning of waste strictly prohibited: Environment Adviser

Dhaka, April 5 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said burning of waste is strictly prohibited under any circumstances including at landfills such as the Matuail Sanitary Landfill ... Read More


Banks, financial institutions to resume regular hours from Sunday

Dhaka, April 5 -- Banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and stock markets across the country will reopen on Sunday following the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. As per the Banglad... Read More


Banks, financial institutions to revert to regular hours from Sunday

Dhaka, April 5 -- Banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and stock markets across the country will reopen on Sunday following the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. As per the Banglad... Read More


Crude bomb blasts amid clash rock Shariatpur's Jajira

Shariatpur, April 5 -- Around 100 crude bombs were reportedly blasted during a fierce clash between two rival factions in Durbandanga area of Bilaspur Union in Jajira Upazila on Saturday morning. Alt... Read More


Trade through Benapole Port resumes after 8 days

Benapole, April 5 -- Trade with India through Benapole land port resumed on Saturday after an 8-day of suspension for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. With the resumption of import-export activities, Benapole P... Read More


US Tariff: CA Dr Yunus to hold emergency meeting this evening

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has convened an emergency meeting at 7.30pm today (Saturday) at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss the US tariff issue. Top experts, advi... Read More


US Tariffs: Dr Yunus holds emergency meeting, give necessary directives

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday held an emergency meeting with top experts, advisers and officials, giving necessary directives to deal with the US tariff issue. ... Read More


Dr Yunus seeks Thaksin's support to strengthen ties, resolve Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has met former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seeking his valuable support in strengthening bilateral relations and contributing to the res... Read More