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BNP cannot shift blame on interim government for measles crisis: Nahid

Dhaka, May 7 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has called for accountability over the recent measles outbreak in Bangladesh that has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 100 ch... Read More


West Bengal Assembly dissolved after Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign: NDTV

Dhaka, May 7 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign after her party's electoral defeat has culminated in the dissolution of the state Legislative Assembly by Governor RN Rav... Read More


CID arrests three over allegedly collecting, selling citizens' sensitive information

Dhaka, May 7 -- Police have arrested three people, including a university student and web developer, over allegations of collecting and selling citizens' national ID and mobile financial services acco... Read More


Bangladesh extradites murder suspect from UAE

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has brought back a murder suspect from Dubai with the help of Interpol and arrested him. Arif Sarkar, 40, was extradited on Wednesday, three y... Read More


Advisor Titumir calls for primary healthcare in Bangladesh to be guaranteed by state

Dhaka, May 7 -- Primary healthcare must be guaranteed by the state to reduce inequality in health services, the Prime Minister's Finance Advisor Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir. He spoke at a seminar organi... Read More


Traders say stores, shopping malls will remain open until 10pm for Eid from May 12

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has said all stores and shopping malls will stay open until 10pm from May 12 for Eid-ul-Azha. On Thursday, association President Mohammad Helal ... Read More


Premier Bank collects Tk 11.44bn in deposits within 26 days in April

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Premier Bank has collected Tk 11.44 billion in new deposits over 26 working days in the month of April. The bank also successfully achieved a "cash recovery" of approximately Tk 5... Read More


Bangladesh suspends cricketer, three officials after BPL corruption, betting probe

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended four individuals, including cricketer Amit Majumdar, over allegations of breaching anti-corruption regulations in the BPL 2025-26 seaso... Read More


UK accuses Bangladeshi travel agency of trafficking migrants for Russia's Ukraine war

Dhaka, May 7 -- A Bangladeshi travel agency has been sanctioned by the United Kingdom over allegations of recruiting and trafficking people to fight for Russia in its military campaign in Ukraine. Th... Read More


Saudi Arabia imposes strict Hajj regulations with fines, deportation, entry bans

Dhaka, May 7 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced stringent Hajj regulations, including heavy penalties and enforcement measures, aimed at controlling overcrowding and ensuring better safety for pilgrims du... Read More