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Government will keep Teletalk, upgrade network instead: ICT minister

Bangladesh, July 7 -- The government has ruled out selling state-owned mobile operator Teletalk despite interest from several companies in buying or partnering with it. It has instead planned to upgr... Read More


Bangladesh will take up India-based Awami leaders' remarks with Delhi, advisor says

Bangladesh, July 7 -- The government will raise the issue of "provocative remarks" made by Awami League leaders based in India with New Delhi at the state level, Prime Minister's Information Advisor Z... Read More


Plea to keep supreme judicial council, Article 102 after scrapping 15th Amendment

Bangladesh, July 7 -- A group of petitioners are pushing for the Supreme Judicial Council and the amendment to Article 102 of the Constitution to be maintained even after the 15th Amendment is repeale... Read More


Torrential rain forces three flights to skip landing at Chattogram airport

Bangladesh, July 7 -- 'Extreme rainfall' has disrupted flight operations at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport, forcing three incoming flights to abort their landings. Airport public rela... Read More


Chattogram sees record 386mm of rain, may continue for a few more days

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Chattogram has recorded the highest rainfall of the season, triggering waterlogging in several parts of the city and raising concerns about short-term flooding in low-lying areas... Read More


Union council polls to be held in October, schedule to be announced in August: Advisor Zahed

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Local government elections are set to begin in October, with the schedule for the polls to be announced in mid-August, Prime Minister's Information Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has sa... Read More


Eight days after transfer, Sylhet's new deputy commissioner yet to assume office

Bangladesh, July 7 -- More than a week after being transferred to Sylhet amid controversy over the management of donations at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal, the district's newly appointed deputy comm... Read More


Five months in power, BNP battles organisational drift

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Cage of Governance Transition to power: Five months after winning the election, the BNP prioritises governance over its internal political organisation Quiet headquarters: The ... Read More


Nine killed in a night as monsoon rains expose Rohingya camps' deadly reality

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Borderline Existence Under death's shadow: Nine killed in one night as torrential monsoon rains trigger devastating landslides across overcrowded camps No safe ground: Over 350... Read More


Bangladesh police ready to face Haiti unrest challenge: home minister tells UN

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has informed the UN that Bangladesh Police has completed preparations to face the challenge of the current unstable and complex security situation ... Read More