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Two children among four burnt in 'mobile charger' explosion in Narayanganj

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Four members of a family, including two children, have been burnt in a fire triggered by a "mobile charger" explosion in Narayanganj's Sonargaon. Sonargaon Police Inspector Mohammad ... Read More


High Commissioner Pranay Verma says 'stability' always sought in Bangladesh-India ties

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Describing the bond between Bangladesh and India as "eternal", Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma said mutual benefit and interdependence will advance the relationship. H... Read More


Jamaat chief claims those who pushed for elections are shifting stance

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has claimed that those who demanded elections are now "speaking differently", reflecting a shift in their stance. He said some parties initially... Read More


Asia's flood death toll passes 1,750 as heavy rains hamper recovery

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The death toll from the floods and landslides across parts of Asia has risen to more than 1,750 people, while recovery efforts have been hindered by fresh heavy rains in the worst-aff... Read More


Bangladesh Judiciary has entered a 'new institutional era', says Chief Justice Refaat

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Bangladesh's judiciary has entered what the Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has described as a "new institutional era", marking a fundamental shift in how the justice system operates ... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh rail services resume after three-hour halt due to train engine failure

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Train services between Dhaka and Mymensingh have resumed nearly three hours after the engine of the "Balaka Commuter" train broke down in Gazipur's Sreepur. According to Sreepur Rail... Read More


TIB's chief says he reached out to advisors but got no remedy over 'attacks' on women's commission

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Transparency International Bangladesh's Executive Director Ifthekharuzzaman has said he has repeatedly appealed to members of the interim government for action after hostility grew ar... Read More


Advisor Touhid says elections pose a major test for law-enforcing agencies

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said the next general elections will be a major test for law-enforcing agencies. He made the comment on Saturday while meeting district officers at... Read More


Chattogram police transfers 15 officers-in-charge in sweeping reshuffle

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Following similar reshuffles across districts and the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has transferred 16 officers-in-charge (OCs) from their postin... Read More


Decision to stay in India falls on Hasina, FM Jaishankar says

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India is her personal decision influenced by the "circumstances", NDTV... Read More