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Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim doing 'very well' in recovery from heart procedure

Dhaka, March 27 -- Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal is "doing very well" in his recovery from a heart attack following a stent procedure, doctors have said. On Thursday, Dr Arif Mahmud o... Read More


Ishraque seeks legal action against ex-CEC after court ruling in his favour

Dhaka, March 27 -- Ishraque Hossain has demanded that three former chief election commissioners be brought to trial following a court ruling in his favour regarding the results of the Dhaka South City... Read More


Starlink will have surveillance capabilities in Bangladesh, can be shut down at any time

Dhaka, March 27 -- The introduction of satellite-based internet services in Bangladesh will come with legal surveillance capabilities and the authority to shut down services at any time, as per new go... Read More


Two arrested over Ha-Meem Group official's murder

Dhaka, March 27 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two people in connection with the recovery of the body of a general manager at Ha-Meem Group's garment unit. The arrestees are Md Saif... Read More


Dhanmondi house robbers pretended to be law-enforcing officers, Police say

Dhaka, March 27 -- A group of robbers, dressed like law-enforcing officers, carried out a heist at a gold merchant's house in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, according to police. The gang, consisting of 25 to 30 m... Read More


US in talks over potential military equipment sales to Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 27 -- The US Embassy has said discussions on the possible sale of military equipment to Bangladesh took place during a senior US Army official's visit to Dhaka. A media release from the ... Read More


Court declares Ishraque Dhaka South mayor, scraps Taposh's 2020 win

Dhaka, March 27 -- A Dhaka court has declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South, scrapping 2020 election results where Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh emerged victorious. The gazette i... Read More


Yunus wants 'mediation mechanism' in Asia to recover laundered money

Dhaka, March 27 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Asia to "stand united" to build a system to retrieve and return money laundered from Bangladesh, which has been a "victim of corruption an... Read More


Father, daughter die while travelling home for Eid, mother hospitalised

Dhaka, March 27 -- A father and his daughter have died in a road accident at Natore's Lalpur on their trip to their hometown in Bogura for the Eid holidays. The man's wife and the driver of the priva... Read More


Varun, Moeen spin, De Kock's quickfire 97 help KKR beat RR by 8 wickets

Dhaka, March 27 -- Kolkata Knight Riders have secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against the Rajasthan Royals with 15 balls to spare at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati in their IPL clash. Raja... Read More