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Parliament fixes 50 hours for debate on president's address

Dhaka, March 14 -- The first session of the 13th parliament will continue until Apr 30, with 50 hours set aside for discussion on the president's address. The decision was taken at the first meeting ... Read More


37 Rohingya detained in Sandwip after fleeing Bhasan Char

Dhaka, March 14 -- Thirty-seven Rohingyas who fled the Bhasan Char shelter centre have been detained in Sandwip and placed in administrative custody. Members of the Navy and police detained them in a... Read More


Journalist Anis Alamgir freed on bail after three months in jail

Dhaka, March 14 -- Journalist Anis Alamgir has been released from prison on bail after spending three months in custody in connection with anti-terror and graft cases. He was freed from Kashimpur Cen... Read More


Srikail Well No. 5 goes online, adding 8 mmcfd gas to national grid

Dhaka, March 14 -- A new well at the Srikail Gas Field in Cumilla's Muradnagar has started trial production, with 8 million cubic feet of gas per day (mmcfd) set to be added to the national grid. Sta... Read More


Jamaat alliance sets Sunday deadline for govt over Constitution Reform Council

Dhaka, March 14 -- The 11-party opposition alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has threatened to take to the streets unless the government arranges for the "Constitution Reform Council" to convene by Sund... Read More


PM Tarique vows to build 'peaceful Bangladesh' with people of all faiths

Dhaka, March 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has underscored his commitment to building a "peaceful Bangladesh" with people of all religions, urging citizens not to let anyone sow divisions among ... Read More


As fuel runs tight, Eid transport faces cancellation fears

Dhaka, March 14 -- A worsening fuel crisis linked to Middle East tensions has thrown the Eid-ul-Fitr travel plans of millions leaving the capital into uncertainty. With the supply chain disrupted and... Read More


Remove president through impeachment, arrest him, says NCP's Nahid

Dhaka, March 14 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has demanded the removal and arrest of President Mohammed Shahabuddin through impeachment, accusing him of violating his oath and r... Read More


Pedestrian dies after under-construction building wall collapses in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 14 -- A woman has been killed after bricks from a collapsed wall of an under-construction building fell on her head during the rain in Dhaka's Moghbazar. The incident occurred around 8pm... Read More


Murder suspect posts selfie with Rajshahi MP as police say he is absconding

Dhaka, March 14 -- A man wanted for murder in Rajshahi has posted a selfie with a local MP on Facebook, even as police say they have been unable to arrest him because he is on the run. The photo was ... Read More