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Renaissance Dhaka announces Baishakhi Bhoj, Noboborsho Anandamela 1433

Dhaka, April 12 -- Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel is ushering in the Bengali New Year 1433 with a vibrant event that blends traditional culture, refined dining, and a social cause. At the heart of t... Read More


Diesel shortage halts irrigation in Rangpur, Boro fields dry up

Dhaka, April 12 -- The severe fuel crisis in Rangpur could lead to devastation in its agriculture. A diesel shortage has brought irrigation pumps to the verge of shutting down. Boro paddy fields are d... Read More


Now 12-foot king cobra rescued at Chittagong University

Dhaka, April 12 -- Yet another king cobra has been rescued from the Chittagong University campus by a specialist snake rescue group. The snake, approximately 12 feet long and weighing around six kilo... Read More


Attackers hack Tanti Dal leader to death in Khulna

Dhaka, April 12 -- A leader in the Tanti Dal, a BNP-affiliated organisation of weavers, has been hacked to death at a tea stall in Khulna city. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday in th... Read More


Former DU students to lead "Mangal Shobhajatra" amid controversy over name change

Dhaka, April 12 -- A group of cultural activists and former students of Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts have announced their plan of taking out a New Year celebration procession named "Mangal ... Read More


Bruised but unbothered, Hanuman langur raids pharmacy before getting treated at Jashore hospital

Dhaka, April 12 -- In a scene that left locals both startled and amused, an injured Hanuman langur has sought treatment at a hospital in Jhikargachha Upazila of Jashore after reportedly making earlier... Read More


French ambassador visits AIUB to promote higher education opportunities in France

Dhaka, April 12 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet has visited American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to promote higher education opportunities in France. Accordin... Read More


Suspect Jubo Dal leader remains at large after Tk 500,000 extortion bid at CKD hospital

Dhaka, April 12 -- A police case has been filed against a Jatiotabadi Jubo Dal leader for allegedly demanding extortion from the hospital founded by renowned kidney transplant specialist Professor Kam... Read More


Bangladesh views US-Iran talks as 'positive' despite lack of immediate resolution

Dhaka, April 12 -- The Bangladesh government has welcomed the peace talks between the United States and Iran, describing the decision of both parties to sit at the negotiating table as a "positive" de... Read More


Mohammadpur 'ringleader' hacked to death in 'turf war'

Dhaka, April 12 -- A suspected ringleader, facing several charges including murder, has been hacked to death by rivals during a violent turf war in Dhaka's Mohammadpur. He was attacked around 4:30pm ... Read More