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Shafiqul, Nahidul set off to Lebanon to secure a better future. Their families' hopes are crushed as the men return home in coffins

Dhaka, June 7 -- Shafiqul Islam had left for Lebanon hoping to secure a better future for his family, dreaming of building a more comfortable home and ensuring his daughters received a good education.... Read More


Aviation minister orders round-the-clock cargo handling to clear backlog at Shahjalal Airport

Dhaka, June 7 -- Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has directed Shahjalal International Airport authorities to maintain round-the-clock cargo operations in a bid to clear mounting backlogs, as busi... Read More


Bangladesh awaits verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the case over the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi against two suspects, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna ... Read More


Court begins reading verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case after five-day trial

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka court has begun reading out the verdict in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The case has reached the judgment stage in just five working days, ... Read More


BCB heads to polls again but competitive spirit nowhere to be found

Dhaka, June 7 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is heading into its second election in eight months with many outcomes already decided without a single vote being cast. Eight directors have alrea... Read More


State minister warns of action against journalists supporting terrorism, anti-democratic activities

Dhaka, June 7 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has warned that journalists found involved in anti-democratic activities, terrorism or any actions contrary to the... Read More


Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain

Dhaka, June 7 -- Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to stop dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications," calling on them to listen to the world's cries for peace as he met migrant... Read More


Ramisa rape, murder verdict: Suspects Sohel, Swapna brought to court

Dhaka, June 7 -- Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter, the two suspects in the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi, have been brought to court for the verdict in the case. S... Read More


10 'pushed-in' individuals stranded at Panchagarh border for over 62 hours

Dhaka, June 7 -- Ten people allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by India's Border Security Force (BSF) have spent more than 62 hours stranded in no man's land along the South Pradhanpara border in Pancha... Read More


Parliament sets Jul 9 end date for budget session, allocates 40 hours for debate

Dhaka, June 7 -- The second session of Bangladesh's 13th Parliament has begun and will continue until Jul 9, with lawmakers set to spend 40 hours debating the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal ye... Read More