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Rain likely for a week from Wednesday

Dhaka, June 9 -- A shift towards wetter conditions is expected from Wednesday even as the heatwave continues to grip much of the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). "One... Read More


Bangladesh advises against travel to India, recommends precautions as COVID cases surge

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued precautionary measures in response to a surge in cases of new sub-variants of COVID-19 in several neighbouring countries, ... Read More


TEAM Group MD Rakib, Biman pilot Saifuzzaman drown after boating accident in Canada

Dhaka, June 9 -- Abdullah Hil Rakib, managing director of TEAM Group, and his close friend Md Saifuzzaman, a pilot of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, have drowned after a boating accident on Canada's Sturg... Read More


CA Yunus travelling to UK tonight

Dhaka, June 9 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is set to travel to the United Kingdom for a five-day state visit. The head of the interim government and his entourage will fly out to London in an Emir... Read More


Father, son swept away by water at Cox's Bazar Beach die after rescue

Dhaka, June 9 -- A father and son who went to swim in the ocean at Sayeman Point on Cox's Bazar beach have died. The incident occurred around 2pm on Monday, according to Ilias Khan, acting chief of C... Read More


Salt-cured rawhides selling at government-set prices: commerce advisor

Dhaka, June 9 -- Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said salt-cured rawhides are being sold at prices set by the government. While visiting the sacrificial rawhide market at Old Dhaka's Posta o... Read More


5 feared dead as passengers fall off overcrowded train in India's Mumbai

Dhaka, June 9 -- Five passengers are feared dead after falling onto the track from an overcrowded commuter train in India's Mumbai. At least 10 to 12 passengers reportedly tumbled off the train as it... Read More


Arrests will be made 'based on evidence', home advisor says after Hamid returns home

Dhaka, June 9 -- Former president Abdul Hamid's departure from the country kicked off a flurry of "activity", but following his return to Bangladesh, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says arrests ... Read More


Chattagram airport enforces mandatory mask rule, screens passengers amid global Covid surge

Dhaka, June 9 -- Authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have made face masks mandatory in response to a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases globally. The decision was announced in a ... Read More


Chattogram airport enforces mandatory mask rule, screens passengers amid global Covid surge

Dhaka, June 9 -- Authorities at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have made face masks mandatory in response to a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases globally. The decision was announced in a ... Read More