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After a day's wait amid heavy rain in Chattogram, Parjatak Express cancels trip

Bangladesh, July 8 -- After being stranded in Chattogram for a day in the face of heavy rain and waterlogging, the Bangladesh Railway has cancelled the Parjatak Express train bound for Cox's Bazar Th... Read More


Good-looking politicians may win elections, but there's a catch, study says

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Physical appearance may help candidates win elections, but it appears to have little bearing on how they govern once in office, according to new research that challenges the noti... Read More


NCP leader dies in Chattogram road crash

Bangladesh, July 8 -- A National Citizen Party (NCP) leader has been killed in a road accident in Chattogram. The accident occurred on the Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar Flyover's GEC section. The deceased ... Read More


Sajek tourist spots close over landslide fears as heavy rain looms

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Authorities have closed all tourist attractions in Sajek Valley as forecasts warn of heavy to very heavy rainfall and possible disasters. The restriction will remain in force un... Read More


Home minister urges Vietnamese traders to invest, import medicine from Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called on Vietnamese businesspeople and entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh and to import Bangladeshi pharmaceutical products at affordable p... Read More


EC begins dialogue with stakeholders on election observer recommendations

Bangladesh, July 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun a dialogue with stakeholders to discuss recommendations on election observation as it weighs reforms ahead of future polls. The commission... Read More


Heavy rain disrupts cargo unloading at Chittagong Port's Outer Anchorage

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Heavy rain is disrupting cargo unloading at the Chittagong Port's Outer Anchorage. The rain has continued to pour down in Chattogram on Wednesday morning. The port city had rec... Read More


One driver dies as 2 buses collide head-on in Habiganj

Bangladesh, July 8 -- A bus driver has been killed and at least 20 passengers, including the driver of the other bus, have been injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Bahubal Upazila of H... Read More


Khairul Haque shown arrested in new case, barring his release from jail

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque has been shown arrested in another case, barring his release from jail. He had previously been granted bail in eight separate cases. Dhak... Read More


Chittagong University calls off Wednesday classes, exams amid heavy rain

Bangladesh, July 8 -- Chittagong University has suspended all classes and examinations as torrential rain continued to disrupt transport to the campus. The move comes after severe weather left parts ... Read More