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RAB arrests 4 over Tk 10mn extortion demand from Kafrul garment factory owner

Dhaka, April 20 -- The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested four people over allegations of demanding Tk 10 million in extortion from the owner of a garment factory in Dhaka's Kafrul and firing blank r... Read More


Court blocks debit transactions on 6 credit cards of ex-DSCC mayor Taposh, wife

Dhaka, April 20 -- A court has ordered the suspension of debit transactions on six credit cards held by former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and his wife, Afrin Taposh. ... Read More


Flames engulf Khagrachhari school overnight, burning it down

Dhaka, April 19 -- A fire has gutted a private school in Khagrachhari's Ramu Upazila. The fire broke out at Kalabari High School around 7:45pm on Saturday, said its Principal Md Abdul Kader. He said... Read More


State minister, diplomats attend ULAB's 'Cosmologies of Confluence' festival

Dhaka, April 19 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted a day-long cultural festival and discussion bringing together diplomats, academics and artists to celebrate the Bengali N... Read More


Shipping minister signals open tender if NCT deal fails to safeguard national interest

Dhaka, April 19 -- Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said that Bangladesh will move to an open tender process if its national interest is not safeguarded in the proposed lease of the New Moorin... Read More


Infant with measles symptoms dies at Mymensingh Medical

Dhaka, April 19 -- A child with symptoms of measles has died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH). The 3-month-old died around 1:45pm on Saturday afternoon, according to Assistant Professor ... Read More


Committee to investigate 'overpricing' in parliament camera procurement as payment withheld

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Parliament Secretariat has moved to investigate claims of irregularities in the procurement of cameras and other equipment following reports of excessive pricing. Payment for t... Read More


DNCC lights up Bhashantek slum with 450 solar street lamps

Dhaka, April 19 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has installed 450 solar-powered LED streetlights in the Bhashantek slum as part of efforts to ensure "citizen safety and uninterrupted mobility".... Read More


BRTA, stakeholders meet as fuel price hike triggers push for bus, truck fare revision

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has held a meeting with stakeholders to determine how much bus and truck fares should increase following the recent fuel price hike. ... Read More


BPC to raise supply of octane 20% and diesel, petrol 10% from Monday to stabilise fuel market

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) will increase fuel supply from Monday, raising allocations of octane by 20 percent and diesel and petrol by 10 percent in an effort to eas... Read More