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Man dies as two buses, covered van collide on Madaripur expressway

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A man has died and at least five others suffered injuries a pile-up involving two buses and a covered van in Madaripur's Shibchar Upazila. The accident occurred early on Saturday on... Read More


A gentle price drift, but Dhaka's vegetable market stays fiery

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Intermittent rains combined with the extended four-day Durga Puja holiday have noticeably reduced the flow of vegetables into Dhaka markets over the past week. Although this supply ... Read More


Concern mounts among locals as gunshots reverberate near Ukhiya border

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The sound of heavy gunfire has been heard from across the border in Myanmar has unsettled residents in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya and Bandarban's Ghumdhum. The gunshots were reported from... Read More


Bangladesh working to free photographer Shahidul Alam from Israeli custody by Friday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Efforts are under way, with Turkey's assistance, to secure the release of Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, who was detained by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound ai... Read More


Writer Syed Manzoorul Islam to visit DU for final farewell on Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Emeritus Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam, one of Bangladesh's most respected literary figures, will be taken to Dhaka University on Saturday morning for a final farewell before his bu... Read More


Unnamed suspects charged over murder of Chattogram businessman

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Charges have been filed against unnamed suspects in the killing of businessman Abdul Hakim near Madunaghat Bridge in Chattogram, three days after the shooting. Hakim's wife Tasfia A... Read More


Ganatantri leader Swapan Sen dies at 73

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Swapan Sen, vice-president of the Chattogram district unit of the Ganatantri Party, has died at the age of 73. He passed away early on Friday while undergoing treatment at Chattogra... Read More


More than 300,000 to sit for special BCS exams on Friday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- More than 312,000 candidates are sitting for the written MCQ-based 49th Special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations for appointments to 683 teachers' posts at government coll... Read More


Photographer Shahidul Alam, freed from Israel, to arrive in Dhaka Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam, who was released by Israeli authorities, is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday morning. The Chief Advisor'... Read More


Legal basis of July Charter 'a matter of life or death', says Khelafat's Mamunul

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish chief Mamunul Haque has demanded that the general election be held under the legal framework of the July Charter, calling it "a matter of life or death". ... Read More