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Tarique, Anwar face the press after sealing bilateral talks in Putrajaya

Dhaka, June 22 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman have appeared at a joint press conference following high-stakes talks aimed at advancing bilater... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia explore trade, manpower recruitment avenues to deepen ties

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have held a bilateral meeting to explore avenues for greater cooperation, with manpower export and trade and investment expansion topping the agenda. The tal... Read More


Mild earthquake felt across Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 22 -- A mild earthquake has been felt in Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh. The quake struck at 9:29pm Bangladesh time on Monday. No reports of damage have been received so far. Pub... Read More


Government college student sent to jail for 'targeting' PM's daughter online

Dhaka, June 22 -- Police have arrested a college student from Brahmanbaria's Akhaura Upazila for making "lewd" comments about Zaima Rahman, the daughter of the prime minister and the chief of the ruli... Read More


Tarique Rahman sits down with Anwar Ibrahim for closed-door meeting

Dhaka, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived and met his Malaysian counterpart to discuss a wide range of bilateral interests, including boosting two-way trade and employment of Banglad... Read More


Met Office warns of heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions

Dhaka, June 22 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of four divisions and advised inland river ports to hoist cautionary signal No. 1. BMD Assistant ... Read More


State Minister Shama urges Turkey, international community to support Rohingya repatriation

Dhaka, June 22 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for "sincere support" from Turkey and the international community for the early repatriation of Rohingya refugees to M... Read More


Embassies can remit visa and service fees abroad without Bangladesh Bank approval

Dhaka, June 22 -- Foreign missions in Bangladesh will no longer need Bangladesh Bank's approval to convert visa fees and other service charges collected in taka into foreign currency and remit the mon... Read More


Government restores magistracy powers to Army deployed in six districts

Dhaka, June 22 -- The government has granted magistracy powers to Army personnel deployed in six districts amid heightened security over the Awami League's founding anniversary. On Monday, the public... Read More


BGB deployed in five districts after Army called out as security tightened over Awami League anniversary

Dhaka, June 22 -- The government has deployed the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in five districts to maintain law and order, after earlier deciding to call out the Army in six districts. The move com... Read More