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Suspect Swapna 'falls ill' in court, delaying Ramisa murder trial arguments

Dhaka, June 4 -- Swapna Akter, a suspect in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi, has fallen ill inside the court lockup during a hearing. Proceedings briefly stalle... Read More


Bangladesh requests new IMF loan programme as government seeks revised reform agenda

Dhaka, June 4 -- Bangladesh has formally requested a new loan programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), seeking to move beyond the lending arrangement approved under the ousted Sheikh Hasi... Read More


One more child dies from measles in Mymensingh, parents worry

Dhaka, June 4 -- Another child with measles symptoms has died in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH). The death sparked anxiety among parents. The deceased 8-month-old was admitted with measl... Read More


BGB says it thwarted 10 push-in attempts from India in 24 hours

Dhaka, June 4 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has claimed to have foiled 10 separate attempts by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to push people across the border through different points over the... Read More


Two killed as ambulance carrying body home crashes in Narail

Dhaka, June 3 -- A woman has been killed along with an ambulance driver in a road crash in Narail while returning home with her husband's body from a hospital in Dhaka. Four other people have been in... Read More


TMC dissolves West Bengal committees as factional rift deepens

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dissolved all its committees in West Bengal, announcing a "comprehensive" review of the party structure amid rebellion by a large section of its legis... Read More


IUB ranks No. 1 among private universities in Bangladesh in Nature Index Rankings

Dhaka, June 3 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has ranked top among private universities in Bangladesh on the Nature Index institutional rankings. It ranked fifth among Bangladeshi institu... Read More


'Canal filling' for road work sparks waterlogging fears in Tangail

Dhaka, June 3 -- Allegations of filling a canal for road and drain construction have surfaced in Tangail city, raising fears of worsening waterlogging during the rainy season. The work under the Tang... Read More


High Court grants Dipu Moni bail in one case, issues rule for six others

Dhaka, June 3 -- The High Court has granted bail to former Awami League minister Dipu Moni in one of seven cases filed against her at different police stations in Dhaka. The court also issued a rule ... Read More


Ebtedayee madrasas, demanding MPO by Thursday, announce 'fast unto death'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The teachers of Ebtedayee madrasas will start "fasting unto death" from Sunday if the BNP government does not entitle them to the monthly pay order (MPO) by this week as promised by t... Read More