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Airport police arrest Oggan Party ringleader at Hazrat Shahjalal

Dhaka, May 17 -- The Airport Armed Police (AAP) has arrested the chief of the Oggan Party - a gang known for robbing people after rendering them unconscious - and seized 55 mobile phones and a large a... Read More


Motorcyclists unwilling to pay advance income tax submit memorandum to NBR

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bikers have submitted a memorandum to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), objecting to a possible advance income tax on motorcycles based on engine capacity (CC) in the upcoming budg... Read More


Tigers take promising lead as Nahid, Taijul wrap up Pakistan lower order

Dhaka, May 17 -- Pacer Nahid Rana and slow bowler Taijul Islam and have dismantled Pakistan's lower order to give Bangladesh a promising lead in the 2nd Test in Sylhet. Some high-risk high-reward pla... Read More


Bangladesh bowl out Pakistan before stretching lead to 156 on Day 2 of Sylhet Test

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Sylhet Test with a day of relentless pressure, disciplined bowling and fearless batting, leaving Pakistan chasing shadows by the close of the se... Read More


Woman 'dies in attack' over 'ha-ha reaction' in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, May 17 -- A woman has allegedly been killed in an attack by BNP and Chhatra Dal leaders and activists in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya over a "ha-ha" reaction to a post on the social media site Facebook... Read More


Dhaka experiences 59mm of rain in 6 hours, caution signal No. 1 maintained for river ports

Dhaka, May 17 -- After a day of scorching heat on Saturday, Dhaka has seen some respite with heavy rain on Sunday morning. It rained 59mm for six hours between 3am to 9am on Sunday. Meteorologist AK... Read More


59mm of rain drenches Dhaka in 6 hours, caution signal No. 1 maintained for river ports

Dhaka, May 17 -- After a day of scorching heat on Saturday, Dhaka has seen some respite with heavy rain on Sunday morning. It rained 59mm for six hours between 3am to 9am on Sunday. Meteorologist AK... Read More


Additional Secretary Abdul Mannan appointed Petrobangla chairman

Dhaka, May 17 -- Additional Secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division Md Abdul Mannan has been given the additional responsibility of chairman of Petrobangla. He is working in the Planni... Read More


Experts raise concerns over effectiveness and risks of Tk 500bn Padma Barrage project

Dhaka, May 17 -- Key Highlights Project finally approved after decades ECNEC cleared the Tk 500 billion Padma Barrage after over 60 years of studies. Major irrigation plan It aims to store 29 billion ... Read More


JU rape attempt: Proctor's office, registrar's building locked down

Dhaka, May 17 -- Protesting students have locked the registrar's building at Jahangirnagar University, demanding the arrest of the person involved in the attempted rape and murder of a female student ... Read More