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Biman announces measures after spate of mechanical glitches on recent flights

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures in response to the recent recurrence of mechanical faults in several of its flights. In a p... Read More


4 hours of erosion sees river claim 15 houses in Kurigram, leaving families homeless

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Fulmati Begum lived in Majherchar village in Kurigram's Rajarhat Upazila near the Teesta River. The river has now encroached on her land, and she seems to have no choice but to ... Read More


EU to provide Bangladesh Euro 4mn for upcoming general election

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The European Union (EU) will provide 4 million Euros in electoral support to Bangladesh to hold the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections according to international sta... Read More


Road accidents claim 418 lives in July

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- As many as 418 people have died in 443 road accidents across Bangladesh in July, while 856 individuals suffered injuries. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of acc... Read More


Probe launched as Chhatra Dal alleges obstruction in collecting DUCSU nomination forms

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election commission has formed an investigation committee over the allegation of creating a "mob" to obstruct the nomination... Read More


Depression hits India's south Odisha coast, maritime ports asked to maintain caution

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The well-marked low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression before moving northwest and crossing the coast in India's south Odisha. The Ban... Read More


Bangladesh ends use of party symbols in local government elections

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The government has issued ordinances amending the relevant laws to repeal clauses that allowed the use of party symbols in local government elections. The ordinances were issue... Read More


BNP leader Mirza Abbas flies to Bangkok for eye treatment

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has flown to Bangkok for eye treatment. He will receive treatment at the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Thailand's capital. His wife ... Read More


Police arrest Mohammadpur muggers' gang chief 'Bhagne Billal'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Police have arrested Billal, also known as "Agni Billal" and "Bhagne Billal", whom they allege to be the leader of gang of muggers in Mohammadpur. A Dhaka Metropolitan Police (... Read More


EU delegation meets with chief election commissioner

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A delegation from the European Union has met with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. The meeting began at the Elect... Read More