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Chattogram gears up for grand Baishakh celebrations as DC Hill, CRB venues reopen

Dhaka, April 13 -- After a period of uncertainty and disputes over venues, Chattogram is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh 1433 with renewed fervour as the district administration, BNP-leaning groups, ... Read More


No more Awami League, Hasina in Bangladesh: Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, April 13 -- Humaiun Kobir, foreign affairs advisor to the prime minister, says that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, who were ousted in a mass uprising, have become "ir... Read More


No more Awami League, Hasina in Bangladesh: Humayun Kabir

Dhaka, April 13 -- Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs advisor to the prime minister, says that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, who were ousted in a mass uprising, have become "ir... Read More


Man to die for 2021 murder of policeman in Rangpur

Dhaka, April 13 -- A Rangpur court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of a policeman in Rangpur. Rangpur Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Marzia Khatun delivered the verdict in the cas... Read More


Shafiqur decries bank politicisation, claims fresh 'coup' at Islami Bank

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has vented his fury at the government after the board of Islami Bank sent its managing director on forced leav... Read More


Children cry during shots but measles vaccines bring relief to parents

Dhaka, April 13 -- Parents are waiting in long queues, carrying their infants and toddlers. Some are telling their children that vaccinations will not hurt, while others promise to buy them toys in e... Read More


Retired traffic constable 'hacks son', jumps to his death in Lakshmipur

Dhaka, April 13 -- A retired traffic police constable has "slashed at his sleeping son and two others" with a sharp weapon before jumping from a roof in Lakshmipur. He later died in hospital. The inc... Read More


Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Dhaka, April 13 -- Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle... Read More


Having to buy LNG, crude at double the price, says  commerce minister

Dhaka, April 13 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir says that Bangladesh is purchasing fuel at nearly double previous prices amid an energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle Eas... Read More


Measles outbreak: Vaccine gap prompts corruption allegations against interim government

Dhaka, April 13 -- A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alleging embezzlement and irregularities in the procurement of measles vaccines and syr... Read More