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Tourists, locals clash in Sylhet's Jaflong, visitors 'barred' from Utmachhara

Dhaka, June 10 -- Tourists have reportedly been involved in a physical altercation with locals at Jaflong, a tourism hotspot in Sylhet's Gowainghat Upazila. Meanwhile, locals have allegedly barred tou... Read More


First Hajj return flight carrying 377 pilgrims lands in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 10 -- The first return flight for Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia. The Saudia Airlines jet touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:55am on Tuesda... Read More


St Martin's paradox: As uncertainty shrouds lives and livelihoods, nature thrives

Dhaka, June 10 -- On the secluded shores of St Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island, a curious dichotomy is unfolding away from the prying eyes of the mainland. Tourists have vanished due ... Read More


Cabrera confident despite odds as Bangladesh prepare for Singapore showdown

Dhaka, June 10 -- Asked whether a defeat to Singapore might cost him his job, Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera responded with a smile. "Not worried," he said, but made his ambition clear: despite... Read More


Oppressive heat likely to persist despite fall in temperatures

Dhaka, June 10 -- As the Bengali month of Joishtho draws to a close, a heatwave sweeping across parts of Bangladesh is likely to subside from Wednesday, according to forecasts by the Bangladesh Meteor... Read More


December election possible if government 'sincere' about reforms, says Left Democratic Alliance

Dhaka, June 10 -- The leaders of the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) have reiterated their call for holding the general election by December this year to revive democracy. In a media statement on Mond... Read More


India will also 'suffer' from trade restrictions imposed on Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 10 -- Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has acknowledged that India will also suffer thanks to the recent withdrawal of the transshipment arrangement to Bangladesh and trade rest... Read More


Protests, rallies banned near Jamuna, Secretariat

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have issued a public announcement banning rallies, gatherings, marches, and processions near the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence o... Read More


Bangladesh leader Yunus, Indian PM Modi exchange Eid-ul-Azha greetings

Dhaka, June 9 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. On Jun 4, Modi sent a letter conveying Eid greetings to ... Read More


Woman, children among seven bodies recovered in Cumilla in 24 hours

Dhaka, June 9 -- A total of seven people, including a woman and three children, have been found dead in Cumilla within 24 hours, with police suspecting suicide in some cases. The bodies were recovere... Read More