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Gold trader allegedly kidnapped in Lakshmipur, BJA gives 12-hour ultimatum

Dhaka, March 17 -- A gold trader named Bijoy Kuri has allegedly been kidnapped over a land dispute in Lakshmipur's Sadar Upazila. Bijoy is the president of the Mandari Bazar unit of the Bangladesh Je... Read More


As PM Tarique completes his first month in office, here's a rundown of the government's early agenda

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has completed his first month in office, with the government highlighting a burst of activity across welfare, administration, the economy, and public s... Read More


Metro rail to stay shut on Eid day, run regular service through rest of holiday

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Dhaka Metro Rail will continue regular service for most of the seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr break, but will not be running on Eid Day. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), whic... Read More


Govt restores 330 sergeants, sub-inspectors whose appointments were cancelled in 2007

Dhaka, March 17 -- The government has reinstated 330 police officers -- 123 sergeants and 207 unarmed sub-inspectors -- whose appointments were cancelled in 2007 under "party consideration". Monday's... Read More


PM Tarique in office on first day of Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reported to his office despite the start of the Eid holidays with the Shab-e-Qadr break. The premier arrived at his office at the Secretariat at 1... Read More


Four-storey building tilts towards adjacent structure in Chandpur

Dhaka, March 17 -- Panic has spread in Chandpur's Faridganj after a four-storey building tilted towards a neighbouring structure, prompting authorities to order residents of both buildings to evacuate... Read More


Minister 'very pleased' after Mohakhali visit, expects no Eid travel disruption

Dhaka, March 16 -- Road Transport, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said he found no evidence of overcharging, disorder, or fuel shortages for public transport during a visit to D... Read More


AIUB places third among Bangladeshi teams at ICPC Asia West Continent

Dhaka, March 16 -- American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has posted a strong result at the ICPC Asia West Continent Finals 2025, with its team "AIUB Modularity" finishing third among Ban... Read More


Benapole port to shut for 7 days over Eid, limited operations to continue

Dhaka, March 16 -- Import and export through Benapole, the country's largest land port, will remain suspended for seven straight days during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. The closure will run from Mar 17... Read More


3 arrested over 'fatal shooting, hacking' of TikToker at Central Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, March 16 -- Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a social media content creator, who was hacked and shot dead at the Central Shaheed Minar. Preliminary i... Read More