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Bangladesh seeks to repatriate nationals stranded in Russia

Dhaka, June 8 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has requested his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to facilitate the repatriation of Bangladeshis who are stranded in Russia. The request was made d... Read More


Saif Powertec eyes re-entry as consortium it heads proposes NCT operations

Dhaka, June 8 -- A consortium of three domestic companies, led by Saif Powertec Limited, has proposed to operate the much-discussed New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port for 15 years... Read More


Intern doctors at Chittagong Medical on 2nd day of work stoppage

Dhaka, June 8 -- Intern doctors at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are continuing a work stoppage into a second day as part of a central programme to demand the withdrawal of the decision o... Read More


Government appoints new chairpersons of NCTB, five education boards

Dhaka, June 8 -- The government has appointed six education cadre officials as new chairpersons of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and five education boards across Bangladesh. The a... Read More


17 Indians stuck in Bangladesh jail even after serving out terms

Dhaka, June 8 -- The Shariatpur District Jail has continued to hold 17 Indian nationals despite the completion of their prison terms. Prison authorities say repatriation has stalled because their ide... Read More


MoU expected as Mauritius agrees to reopen labour market for Bangladeshis

Dhaka, June 8 -- The labour market for Bangladeshis, which was closed in Mauritius, is set to reopen as both countries have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the near future. Expa... Read More


Suvendu says West Bangal sent 4,800 'illegal immigrants' to Bangladesh, 836 await deportation

Dhaka, June 8 -- Amid continued border standoffs, the West Bengal government claims to have deported nearly 4,800 "illegal immigrants" to Bangladesh, and is holding another 836 in custody pending repa... Read More


15 dead, 129 injured as 7.8 quake rocks Philippines, BBC reports

Dhaka, June 8 -- At least 15 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Philippines, according to the country's Office of Civil Defence, the BBC reports. Twelve of the fatalitie... Read More


Powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Mindanao in southern Philippines

Dhaka, June 8 -- A 7.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings across the region, The New ... Read More


Ceasefire strains as Iran and Israel intensify military exchanges

Dhaka, June 8 -- Flashpoint Focus: West Asia Ceasefire under fire: Direct missile exchanges push the fragile April truce to its absolute limits, stoking fears of full-scale war Multi-front flashpoin... Read More