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PM Tarique says his government inherited a state riddled with corruption

Dhaka, May 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the BNP-led government inherited every sector of the country in a "fragile" state, likening Bangladesh's condition to that of a war-devastated n... Read More


Sudden downpour leaves parts of Dhaka waterlogged

Dhaka, May 11 -- Though the morning began with patches of sunshine, dark clouds have gradually gathered over Dhaka, bringing in rain and leaving parts of the capital waterlogged. The shower, starting... Read More


Iran introduces permit system, toll process for Hormuz passage: report

Dhaka, May 11 -- A new regulatory system has been introduced by Iran for the Strait of Hormuz, making prior authorisation and toll payment mandatory for all vessels, according to a shipping journal. ... Read More


Flood situation in Haor improves further as two more rivers fall below danger levels

Dhaka, May 11 -- The flood situation in the low-lying Haor areas of Netrokona, Habiganj, and Sunamganj has continued to improve as water levels in two more major rivers receded below their respective ... Read More


Measles: Bangladesh death toll hits 415 with 6 new deaths, suspected cases soar past 50,000

Dhaka, May 11 -- Six more children with measles symptoms have died across the country in the last 24 hours, as the number of suspected cases since mid-March surpassed the 50,000 mark. According to th... Read More


Don't consider political identity of offenders when curbing corruption, violence, Tarique to police

Dhaka, May 11 -- e Minister Tarique Rahman has given a directive to police officers not to consider the political identities of offenders when working to control corruption and violence. He gave the ... Read More


Dilara Choudhury slates Army's commercial ventures, questions professionalism

Dhaka, May 11 -- Former Jahangirnagar University professor Dilara Choudhury, who taught government and politics, has sparked a debate by criticising the Bangladesh Army's extensive involvement in busi... Read More


If we have a safe Bangladesh, everyone will be well, says Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, May 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed the hope that if a "safe Bangladesh" can be established, "everyone will be well". The prime minister expressed the hope while exchanging g... Read More


Never compromised on Liberation War, won't leave streets, says former Slogan 71 leader Emi

Dhaka, May 11 -- Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi, former vice-president of Dhaka University's Shamsun Nahar Hall Students' Union, has said her decision to play the Mar 7 speech was a "protest against injustic... Read More


Sundarbans honey collector hospitalised after tiger pounces from thicket

Dhaka, May 11 -- A honey collector has been left seriously injured following a tiger attack while gathering honey in the Sundarbans. Other honey collectors rescued the man from the forest and brought... Read More