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Couple killed in late-night motorcyle crash in Dhaka's Uttara

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- A young couple has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Dhaka's Uttara, according to police. The victims were identified as Abdus Rahman Rabbi, 25, and his wife Karima Akter Mim,... Read More


Residents of Teesta basin rally in march for fair share of Teesta waters

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Thousands of people residing on the banks of Teesta River have held a mass procession demanding the fair distribution of its waters and implementation of a mega project involving the... Read More


Light rain forecast in parts of Bangladesh for next 3 days

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- As the Bengali month of Falgun ushers in spring, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, or BMD, has forecast rainfall in parts of the country. Light showers are expected in two d... Read More


Court imposes travel ban on former finance minister Mustafa Kamal, family

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- A court has imposed a travel ban on former finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, his wife Kashmiri Kamal and daughters Kashfi Kamal and Nafisa Kamal. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special... Read More


Advisor Asif Mahmud wants local govt polls to be held before national elections

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, the interim government's local government advisor, supports holding local government elections before the national elections as it would help alleviate th... Read More


Hasina's trial could begin in April if probe finishes on time: ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, or ICT, has said that the trial of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina could begin as early as April, provided the... Read More


Teesta master plan will be based on opinions of locals, says Advisor Rizwana

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan says that PowerChina will submit its Teesta River Master Plan to the government by December 2026, stating that the time frame for its preparat... Read More


Hajj flights from Bangladesh to begin on Apr 29

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Hajj flights for this year will begin on Apr 29, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has announced. A total of 87,100 pilgrims from Bangladesh are set to travel to Saudi ... Read More


Jamaat leader asks government to release ATM Azharul or step down

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has warned the interim government will be forced to step down if ATM Azharul Islam, sentenced to death for crimes against humanity... Read More


Awami League leader found beheaded with hands and feet tied near railway tracks

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Police have recovered the beheaded body of an Awami League leader, whose hands and feet were tied, in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur. Parbatipur Railway Police Station chief, or OC,... Read More