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Mild to moderate heatwaves in 41 districts

Dhaka, June 3 -- A mild heatwave is sweeping across 41 districts in Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says. In its weather forecast on Wednesday,... Read More


Two construction workers die in septic tank accident in Barguna

Dhaka, June 3 -- Two construction workers have died after being overcome by "toxic gas" inside a septic tank at a building site in Barguna's Amtali Upazila. The incident took place around 10am on Wed... Read More


Japanese delegation, PM Tarique discuss investment

Dhaka, June 3 -- A delegation led by Makoto Sato, chief executive and vice-president for the Asia Pacific region of Mitsui & Co, one of Japan's largest trading and investment companies, has met Prime ... Read More


Why Bangladesh lags behind India and Myanmar in offshore oil, gas exploration

Dhaka, June 3 -- Key Takeaways Delayed Production: Bangladesh has failed to start commercial offshore gas production despite resolving maritime disputes over a decade ago. Weak Framework: Inadequate... Read More


Five specialised child hospitals set for launch within six months, says health minister

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government plans to build five 200-bed specialised children's hospitals across five divisions, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain says. The announcement came on Wednesday ... Read More


Bangladesh central bank orders agri loan priority for farmers with 'smart cards'

Dhaka, June 3 -- Marginal and landless farmers with "smart cards" will get priority in agricultural loans under the central bank's refinancing scheme to help support recovery efforts and boost product... Read More


Doctors concerned as adults hospitalised with measles symptoms in Sylhet

Dhaka, June 3 -- A growing number of adult patients have been admitted to Sylhet hospitals with measles symptoms, a trend that has raised concern as the outbreak continues across the division. While ... Read More


PM Tarique congratulates Khalilur on UN General Assembly presidency

Dhaka, June 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on being elected as the president of the United Nations General Assembly. After the election results ... Read More


2 die as motorcycle crashes into parked truck in Chandpur

Dhaka, June 3 -- A college student and his nephew have been killed in a road accident after they crashed a motorcycle into a parked truck in Chandpur's South Matlab. The college student was allegedly ... Read More


'Sir, catch Dollar - he is also guilty', Sohel says at court hearing

Dhaka, June 3 -- Swapna Akter, the wife of Sohel Rana - the prime suspect in the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter, has pleaded not guilty and has sought justice from the court during the def... Read More