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Mirza Abbas casts doubt on December elections in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 23 -- BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has cast doubt over whether "the next general election in Bangladesh will be held anytime soon". "Confusion is being created over the elec... Read More


Court instructs authorities to track down women 'involved' in Primeasia murder

Dhaka, April 23 -- A Dhaka court has instructed authorities to locate two women allegedly involved in the fatal stabbing of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez in the capital's Banani. ... Read More


SpaceX VP Dreyer says Starlink 'technical launch' in Bangladesh likely in May

Dhaka, April 23 -- Lauren Dreyer, vice-president for global engagement at SpaceX, has told Chief Advisor Muhammad Yununs that the Starlink satellite internet service could see a "technical launch" in ... Read More


Yunus meets Qatar defence minister in Doha

Dhaka, April 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has met with the Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on the s... Read More


Cardinal Patrick 'heartbroken' by Pope Francis's departure, unable to attend the funeral

Dhaka, April 23 -- As a result of Pope Francis' initiative to diversify the church and take it to the people, Muslim-majority Bangladesh had received its first cardinal. The pope appointed Patrick D'... Read More


Chuadanga swelters at 39.5degC as moderate heatwave grips west-southwest Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 23 -- A moderate heatwave has been sweeping over Chuadanga, sending temperatures soaring and leaving residents struggling with intense heat and humidity. The southwestern district record... Read More


Expulsion order of 37 KUET students withdrawn, residential halls reopened

Dhaka, April 23 -- The expulsion order of 37 students of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has been withdrawn. The university administration also decided to reopen all halls ... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against Shaon in case filed by stepmother

Dhaka, April 23 -- An arrest warrant has been issued against actress, filmmaker, and singer Meher Afroz Shaon in a case filed by her stepmother. Arrest warrants have also been issued against nine oth... Read More


Dhaka stocks extend losing streak to 8th day

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's premier bourse, has continued a downward spiral as the key index ended in the red for the eighth straight day. The DSEX shed four more... Read More


Bangladesh leader Yunus denounces 'militant attack' in Kashmir, sends condolences to India

Dhaka, April 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock over the suspected militant attack on tourists in Kashmir, sending condolences to India in a show of solidarity against terrori... Read More