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Man killed in clash over sand extraction in Mymensingh

Dhaka, March 18 -- A man has been beaten and hacked to death during a clash over sand extraction in Mymensingh's Gafargaon Upazila. The incident occurred around 10pm on Monday in Talali village, acco... Read More


Government nods to Grameen University in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 18 -- The education ministry has approved the establishment and operation of Grameen University, a new private institution in Bangladesh. The campus will be located in the Diabari South ... Read More


Tulsi Gabbard's remarks about Bangladesh minorities are 'serious', says interim foreign minister Touhid

Dhaka, March 18 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has underlined US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on "persecution, killing and abuse of religious minorities in Bangladesh being a concern ... Read More


11-day Eid-ul-Fitr vacation on the cards for govt employees

Dhaka, March 18 -- If government employees take a leave of absence the day after Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, they will be able to spend nine straight days' vacation; while adding another day off before cut ... Read More


Jaya wins 'Traditional Queen of the Year' at Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025

Dhaka, March 18 -- Jaya Ahsan, a celebrated actress in both Bengal and India, has won the "Traditional Queen of the Year" award at the Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards ceremony in Kolkata, West Bengal.... Read More


DCCI seeks single-digit VAT rate to ease business costs

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has said while the general VAT rate stands at 15 percent, reducing it to 10 percent, 7.5 percent, and 5 percent in different sector... Read More


Chief Advisor Yunus seeks US senator's help to counter 'misinformation' on minority attacks

Dhaka, March 18 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought the support of US Senator Gary Peters to counter "misinformation" surrounding recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. The issue was disc... Read More


Teacher, child die in separate road accidents in Chattogram

Dhaka, March 18 -- A schoolteacher and a child have been killed in two separate road accidents in Chattogram's Mirsharai and Hathazari. The victims were identified as Meera Rani Bhowmik, 55, a teache... Read More


ARSA chief Jununi arrested, remanded for ten days

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the chief of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), an armed group from Myanmar. He was produced before... Read More


Saddam, Inan among 128 students allegedly involved in DU attack

Dhaka, March 18 -- Dhaka University's fact-finding committee has named Chhatra League leaders Saddam Hussain and Sheikh Ali Asif Inan among 128 students allegedly behind the violence on campus from Ju... Read More