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Woman strangled to death for 70g of gold, suspect held, says RAB

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Madaripur's RAB-8 has said the woman in Shariatpur town was strangled to death for 6 tolas (around 70 grams) of gold ornaments and cash. RAB said this on Saturday after arresting a ... Read More


Dhaka's per capita income hits $5,163, nearly double the national average: DCCI

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The per capita income in the Dhaka District has risen to $5,163, almost double the national average of $2,820, according to new research by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Read More


Bangladesh receives its first shipment of wheat from US

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Bangladesh has started importing wheat from the United States for the first time as part of an agreement between the two nations. On Saturday, the first shipment of 56,959 tonnes of... Read More


Bangladesh invites experts from 4 countries to investigate Dhaka airport blaze

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The government has invited experts from four countries to investigate the recent blaze at the Cargo Village of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Home Advisor Jahangir ... Read More


NCP will sign July Charter only after its implementation is guaranteed, says Akhter

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) will sign the July Charter only after receiving full assurance that it will be implemented, according to the party's Member Secretary Akhter Hossen. ... Read More


Woman dies in late-night 'road accident' in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Police have reported the death of an unidentified woman in a road accident opposite the High Court in Dhaka. Around 1:30am on Friday night, police rescued the severely injured woman... Read More


Saint Martin's Island faces another season of despair as curbs tighten on tourism

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Just two years ago, several vessels sailed daily from Teknaf to Bangladesh's only coral island, Saint Martin's. The route was cheaper and faster, saving tourists both time and money.... Read More


Parties 'dividing up DCs' with help from interim govt, claims NCP's Hasnat Abdullah

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the National Citizen Party's southern region, has alleged that several political parties are "sharing" deputy commissioners (DCs) among themselves... Read More


Bangladesh seaports on alert as low intensifies into depression over Bay of Bengal

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas has intensified, first into a well-marked low and subsequently into a depression, according to the Banglade... Read More


Retired officials from 25 BCS cadres demand retrospective promotion, citing discrimination

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Retired officials from 25 Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadres -- all except the administration cadre -- have demanded promotions and equal benefits, alleging discrimination in gove... Read More