Bangladesh sees another seven children die with measles symptoms

Dhaka, June 20 -- Seven more children have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours, taking the nationwide toll from both confirmed and suspected cases 677 since Mar 15. In its latest... Read More

Teesta project, defence ties and Xi Jinping initiatives to feature in Tarique's China agenda

Dhaka, June 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to Beijing will include discussions on the Teesta project, defence cooperation and possible participation in Chinese President Xi Jinp... Read More

Bangladesh renews UN call for Rohingya repatriation, urges stronger global action

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh has renewed its call at the United Nations for the swift repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, saying the displaced want to return to their homeland. Addressing a... Read More

Short-term flood warning issued for four northern Bangladesh districts

Dhaka, June 20 -- Authorities have issued a short-term flood warning for four northern districts of Bangladesh as heavy rainfall pushes up river levels across the region. The alert covers Nilphamari,... Read More

Chattogram trader drinks 'poison' on Facebook Live over 'extortion'

Dhaka, June 20 -- A Chattogram trader "attempted to take his own life" by drinking what he said was poison during a Facebook Live broadcast, accusing three local men of extorting him and driving him t... Read More

Tarique set to embark on first six-day foreign tour covering Malaysia, China

Dhaka, June 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to begin his first overseas tour since assuming office, travelling to Malaysia and China on a six-day diplomatic visit. The premier's overseas v... Read More

Papers sent to Dubai in three days to extradite Benazir, says home minister

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh has sent the necessary papers to Dubai to extradite former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed within three days of receiving the request, Home Minister Salahu... Read More

Journalist sent to jail over report, social media posts 'targeting' Shahe Alam

Dhaka, June 20 -- A court in Bogura has sent the acting editor of a Dhaka-based newspaper to jail for allegedly publishing "false information" on State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development... Read More

Journalist arrested over report, social media posts 'targeting' Shahe Alam

Dhaka, June 20 -- A court in Bogura has sent the acting editor of a Dhaka-based newspaper to jail for allegedly publishing "false information" on State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development... Read More

BGB turns back 20 at Chapainawabganj border after BSF 'push-in attempt'

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has turned back 20 people at the Chapainawabganj border after India's Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly tried to push them across late at night... Read More

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