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Asif Nazrul explains remarks on doctors after backlash

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has explained his recent remarks on doctors following backlash from professional groups. In a Facebook post around 8:45pm on Sunday, he claimed that cer... Read More


Low pressure in Bay: Cautionary signal No. 3 issued at ports

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has prompted authorities to hoist Cautionary signal No. 3 at Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports. Meteorologist Hafi... Read More


Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique hospitalised amid declining health

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique has been taken to hospital after his health deteriorated. He was admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka shortly before midnight on Sunday.... Read More


EC gets 1,760 claims, complaints on 83 constituency redraws

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has received 1,760 applications raising objections or suggestions on the delimitation of 83 parliamentary seats, as part of its latest constituency ... Read More


Three detained at Dhaka airport over gold smuggling

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Airport Armed Police Battalion has detained three people in separate incidents at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport in a single day, seizing 887.5 grammes of gold. A ... Read More


142km of Chattogram road damaged in monsoon rains

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Chattogram City Corporation has marked 142km of roads damaged by relentless rainfall this monsoon. Although repair work has begun on its own initiative, Mayor Shahadat Hoss... Read More


Healthcare stop in China: Kunming, a new destination for Bangladeshis seeking treatment

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- For 23-year-old Jannatul Naeem, years of spinal problems brought little relief in Bangladesh despite repeated efforts. When her condition worsened, she looked abroad. India was... Read More


122 citizens demand 'immediate' bail for ex-Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A total of 122 prominent citizens have demanded that the court immediately bail former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat, who was arrested last month on corruption charges. The ... Read More


Five die as pickup truck rams covered van in Chattogram

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- At least five people have died as a pickup truck rammed a parked covered van in the City Gate area of Chattogram. The accident took place on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Akb... Read More


Bank deposit growth remains below 8% in June

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Even as interest rates remain high, there hasn't been any improvement in the deposit growth, which remained below 8 percent at the end of June. According to the latest data fro... Read More