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UNICEF warned Bangladesh of vaccine shortages in 5 letters, held 10 meetings: representative

Dhaka, May 20 -- Against the backdrop of a severe measles outbreak claiming children's lives across the country, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Rana Flowers has added fuel to the raging criticism... Read More


Prime suspect Sohel Rana confesses to 'rape and killing' of Ramisa in court

Dhaka, May 20 -- The prime suspect in the brutal "rape and murder" of an 8-year-old schoolgirl in Dhaka's Mirpur has confessed to the crimes before a court. Sohel Rana, 32, gave his confessional stat... Read More


Appellate Division upholds bail for ex-CJ Khairul Haque in July murder charges

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Appellate Division has upheld the High Court's (HC) bail orders for former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in two separate murder cases linked to deaths during the July Uprising. ... Read More


Government to construct Teesta Barrage alongside Padma project: Tarique

Dhaka, May 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that his administration will construct the Teesta Barrage alongside the ongoing Padma Barrage project to secure Bangladesh's water resource... Read More


At 39, Mushfiqur clinches first Player of the Series in Tests after Pakistan sweep

Dhaka, May 20 -- In a career defined by longevity, records and quiet resilience, Mushfiqur Rahim has added a long-awaited personal milestone to his Test legacy, being named Player of the Series for th... Read More


Four teenage workers die after entering septic tank in Brahmanbaria

Dhaka, May 20 -- A construction site in Brahmanbaria's Sarail Upazila has turned into a scene of disaster after four teenage labourers died following their entry into a septic tank. The incident occu... Read More


Bangladesh break into top seven for first time in Tests

Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh have climbed to a historic high of seventh place in the ICC Test rankings for the first time after completing a dominant series win over Pakistan. The fresh ranking streng... Read More


Tanzanian man arrested at Dhaka airport with suspected cocaine capsules worth Tk 150mn

Dhaka, May 20 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have detained a Tanzanian national at Shahjalal International Airport after discovering 80 capsules hidden inside h... Read More


Tanzanian man arrested at Dhaka airport with cocaine capsules worth Tk 150mn

Dhaka, May 20 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have arrested a Tanzanian man at Shahjalal International Airport after discovering scores of cocaine capsules hidde... Read More


Mirza Abbas, undergoing treatment in Malaysia, asks for blessings from nation

Dhaka, May 20 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Abbas, who is undergoing treatment in Malaysia, has sought prayers and blessings from people across Bangladesh, saying he is "recovering gradually". Speaking ... Read More