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Truck crashes into Paharika Express in Chattogram, train service suspended for 1.5 hours

Dhaka, June 7 -- A sand-laden truck has crashed into a moving Paharika Express train near Baratakia of Chattogram's Mirsharai. The incident occurred around 8:55am on Sunday and train services along t... Read More


UK overtakes Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's top remittance source

Dhaka, June 7 -- The United Kingdom overtook Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's largest source of remittances in May, the first time it has topped the monthly rankings on record. Bangladeshis living... Read More


Ramisa rape, murder: Sohel, his wife Swapna sentenced to death

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter. Dhaka Metropolitan Child Repression Prevention Tribun... Read More


Parliament Speaker Hafiz says House 'complete' with all women members

Dhaka, June 7 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has welcomed the newly sworn-in women members of parliament elected to reserved seats, saying the House has become "complete" with their arrival. "The House... Read More


Bangladesh marks historic 'Six-Point Movement Day' on Sunday

Dhaka, June 7 -- Six-Point Day, an unforgettable milestone in the Bengali nation's movement for autonomy and independence, is being observed on Sunday. The six-point demand announced by Bangabandhu f... Read More


Man dies of burns in Dhaka gas fire

Dhaka, June 7 -- A man has died within 24 hours of suffering serious burn injuries after gas accumulated in a house in Dhaka's Uttarkhan ignited. Ali Hossain, 55, had suffered burns on 100 percent of... Read More


Shafiqul, Nahidul set off to Lebanon to secure a better future. Their families' hopes are crushed as the men return home in coffins

Dhaka, June 7 -- Shafiqul Islam had left for Lebanon hoping to secure a better future for his family, dreaming of building a more comfortable home and ensuring his daughters received a good education.... Read More


Aviation minister orders round-the-clock cargo handling to clear backlog at Shahjalal Airport

Dhaka, June 7 -- Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has directed Shahjalal International Airport authorities to maintain round-the-clock cargo operations in a bid to clear mounting backlogs, as busi... Read More


Bangladesh awaits verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the case over the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi against two suspects, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna ... Read More


Court begins reading verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case after five-day trial

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka court has begun reading out the verdict in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The case has reached the judgment stage in just five working days, ... Read More