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BWDB engineer, wife to be quizzed as child domestic help 'pushed to death' from Dhanmondi building

Dhaka, June 20 -- A Dhaka court has allowed police to interrogate Md Sabibur Rahman, additional chief engineer of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), and his wife Farah Nusrat over the deat... Read More


Dhaka-Pabna direct train service will begin in August: railways minister

Dhaka, June 20 -- A direct train service between Dhaka and Pabna will begin in August, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said. He noted that plans are under way to introduce a direct train ser... Read More


Bangladesh scrutinising CPI, GDP data collected during Awami League regime

Dhaka, June 20 -- The government is conducting a "forensic investigation" into the data used for calculating the consumer price index (CPI) and gross domestic product (GDP) during the Awami League reg... Read More


US envoy urges support for America in 2026 World Cup after meeting FM

Dhaka, June 20 -- United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has urged Bangladeshis to support the US in the ongoing World Cup, saying backing America "in the long run" always pays off. ... Read More


Bangladesh sees another seven children die with measles symptoms

Dhaka, June 20 -- Seven more children have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours, taking the nationwide toll from both confirmed and suspected cases 677 since Mar 15. In its latest... Read More


Teesta project, defence ties and Xi Jinping initiatives to feature in Tarique's China agenda

Dhaka, June 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to Beijing will include discussions on the Teesta project, defence cooperation and possible participation in Chinese President Xi Jinp... Read More


Bangladesh renews UN call for Rohingya repatriation, urges stronger global action

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh has renewed its call at the United Nations for the swift repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, saying the displaced want to return to their homeland. Addressing a... Read More


Short-term flood warning issued for four northern Bangladesh districts

Dhaka, June 20 -- Authorities have issued a short-term flood warning for four northern districts of Bangladesh as heavy rainfall pushes up river levels across the region. The alert covers Nilphamari,... Read More


Chattogram trader drinks 'poison' on Facebook Live over 'extortion'

Dhaka, June 20 -- A Chattogram trader "attempted to take his own life" by drinking what he said was poison during a Facebook Live broadcast, accusing three local men of extorting him and driving him t... Read More


Tarique set to embark on first six-day foreign tour covering Malaysia, China

Dhaka, June 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to begin his first overseas tour since assuming office, travelling to Malaysia and China on a six-day diplomatic visit. The premier's overseas v... Read More