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Cox's Bazar reports second death of a child with 'measles symptoms'

Dhaka, April 1 -- A 7-month-old child carrying "measles symptoms" has died in Cox's Bazar, bringing the total number of deaths allegedly from the airborne disease to two. Identified by a single name,... Read More


Dhaka hit by sudden hailstorm as seasonal heat cools

Dhaka, April 1 -- A mid-Chaitra hailstorm has transformed Dhaka's streets into a scene of sudden chaos, forcing workers, pedestrians, and commuters alike to seek shelter as ice and rain battered the c... Read More


Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Dalia Nausheen dies after battle with cancer

Dhaka, April 1 -- Dalia Nausheen, a singer of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra who won the Ekushey Padak, has died of cancer at the age of 71. The acclaimed Nazrul Sangeet singer, who had been battling ca... Read More


9, 100 litres of fuel oil seized in Siddhirganj, jail and fines for hoarders

Dhaka, April 1 -- A mobile court of the district administration has seized a large amount of fuel oil in a raid in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj and sentenced one person to two months in prison. The raid... Read More


23 jailed as police clear Dhaka footpaths in daylong drive

Dhaka, April 1 -- In a bid to restore public space, authorities have jailed 23 people on the first day of a citywide campaign to remove illegal shops and encroachments from footpaths and roads. Autho... Read More


Bangladesh asks for US approval to import Russian oil, refined fuel amid global disruptions

Dhaka, April 1 -- Bangladesh has requested the United States to grant a special waiver to purchase refined diesel and other petroleum products from Russian sources due to global supply chain disruptio... Read More


10-month-old carrying 'measles symptoms' dies in Bogura hospital

Dhaka, April 1 -- A 10-month-old baby reportedly with measles symptoms has died at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura, where at least 10 children are being treated now for exhibit... Read More


Opposition walks out of parliament over 'no remedy' on constitutional reform motion

Dhaka, April 1 -- Members of the opposition have staged a walkout from the parliament, alleging a "lack of remedy" concerning their adjournment motion to convene a meeting of the Constitution Reform C... Read More


Government in talks with 7 countries to recover laundered funds, PM tells parliament

Dhaka, April 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has told parliament that Bangladesh is pursuing the recovery of billions allegedly laundered abroad during the ousted Awami League's rule, with agreemen... Read More


Court sends singer Jahid Antu to jail after student accuses him of 'sexual abuse'

Dhaka, April 1 -- A Dhaka court has sent singer Abu Jahid, also known as Jahid Antu, to jail following allegations of sexual assault brought by a student of Eden College. Dhaka's Metropolitan Magistr... Read More