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West Bengal orders holding centres for 'undocumented' Bangladeshis, Rohingya: reports

Bangladesh, May 24 -- The newly-installed West Bengal government has instructed all regional administrators to immediately build containment facilities across the state to house "undocumented" Banglad... Read More


Outgoing Indian envoy Pranay Verma reflects on turbulent years, enduring Bangladesh ties

Bangladesh, May 24 -- In a reflective farewell message, outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma has shed light on how the relationship between Dhaka and New Delhi navigated "multiple transition... Read More


Kuliarchar imam arrested on allegations of raping 7-year-old inside mosque.

Bangladesh, May 24 -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old Imam on charges of raping a 7-year-old child in Kishoreganj's Kuliarchar Upazila. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Upazila's R... Read More


Asif bypassed secretary to clear files 'illegally', alleges state minister

Bangladesh, May 23 -- State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has accused Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, an advisor to the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, of bypassing core proto... Read More


Hatikumrul Flyover opened to ease northern Eid rush through Sirajganj

Bangladesh, May 23 -- Authorities have opened the newly constructed flyover at the strategic Hatikumrul intersection in Sirajganj to ensure a hassle-free journey ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Vehicles from D... Read More


3 Ansar members held for 'creating' chaos during PM's durbar

Bangladesh, May 23 -- Police have arrested three members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force (VDP) for allegedly creating chaos during the prime minister's durbar in Gazipur on the occasion ... Read More


Awami League leader Yusuf Hossain Humayun passes away

Bangladesh, May 23 -- Awami League leader and freedom fighter Yusuf Hossain Humayun has died. He was 90. Yusuf breathed his last around 6pm on Saturday while undergoing treatment at a private hospit... Read More


Saudi Arabia issues heat alert for Hajj pilgrims as temperatures near 50C

Bangladesh, May 23 -- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a warning for pilgrims about dangerously high temperatures in Mina and Muzdalifah, advising them to take strict precautionary meas... Read More


Two security guards detained for 'child rape attempts' in Chattogram

Bangladesh, May 22 -- Police in Chattogram have detained two security guards over separate allegations of attempted rape of two children in different place of the port city. The incidents reportedly ... Read More


16 BIWTA, BIWTC staff summarily transferred over 'unauthorised absence'

Bangladesh, May 22 -- The shipping ministry has ordered the transfer of 16 officials and employees across two agencies after they were found to have been absent from duty without authorisation. State... Read More