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Shironamhin gears up for first-ever tour of Canada in September

Dhaka, April 10 -- Having spent nearly three decades in the Bangladeshi music scene, rock band Shironamhin is gearing up for its first tour of Canada. The band, known for their distinct folk sound wi... Read More


Two dead, 11 hurt in clash over cutting trees in Naogaon

Dhaka, April 10 -- A clash between two groups over cutting trees on disputed land has left two individuals dead and injured 11 others at Naogaon's Niamatpur Upazila. Police arrested 10 people over th... Read More


Consensus Commission's Ali Riaz hopes to conclude meetings with political parties by first half of May

Dhaka, April 10 -- National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz hopes to wrap up meetings with the political parties on reforms by the first half of May. He spoke to the media after the Islam... Read More


Bangladesh government endorses 133 firms to export fragrant rice after almost 1.5 years

Dhaka, April 10 -- The interim government has greenlighted the export of aroma rice after almost a year and a half, permitting 133 companies to ship out 18,150 tonnes of the food product. On Thursday... Read More


Video of armed trawler hijacking in Savar goes viral

Dhaka, April 10 -- It has been alleged that two trawlers used to transport workers across a river in Savar have been hijacked after a businessman refused to pay extortion money. The incident occurred... Read More


Stock market trades gradually on the rise as DSE continues recovery

Dhaka, April 10 -- The capital markets of the country are seeing rising trade since the Eid break with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) regaining lost ground after a slight downturn. On Thursday, DSE, ... Read More


ICT chief prosecutor asks authorities to call for Interpol red notices against Quader, 9 others

Dhaka, April 10 -- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor M Tajul Islam has sent a letter to the home ministry and the police seeking Interpol red notices against Awami League leader Oba... Read More


BCS: Viva of written exam candidates deferred

Dhaka, April 10 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has suspended the oral tests, also known as viva voce, of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations for those who are also candidates ... Read More


Halt to India transshipment will not cause problems, says commerce advisor

Dhaka, April 10 -- Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin says that India's scrapping of transshipment facilities will not cause problems for Bangladesh. The decision by the Indian government was repor... Read More


Bangladeshi exporters explore alternatives as India ends use of ports for third-country shipments

Dhaka, April 10 -- India has withdrawn the facility allowing Bangladesh to use its ports and airports for exporting goods to third countries, prompting exporters in Dhaka to reassess shipment strategi... Read More