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Bangladesh marks 55th Independence Day with hope for 'discrimination-free, equitable' nation

Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh stands at a crossroads of memory and aspiration as it marks 55 years of independence. The nation hoists its red-and-green flag, honouring the martyrs of 1971 whose sacrif... Read More


Parliamentary panel 'agrees' on 133 ordinances, flags 20 for review

Dhaka, March 25 -- A special parliamentary committee has reached broad consensus on most of the 133 ordinances issued under the interim government, after two days of intensive deliberations, its chief... Read More


Horror unfolds as man watches wife, child vanish with bus in watery depths

Dhaka, March 25 -- At Rajbari's Daulatdia Ferry Terminal, horror has struck as a bus carrying dozens of passengers, including families returning from Eid break, lost control and plunged into the turbu... Read More


'July activist' stabbed to death in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, March 25 -- An activist of the Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, who was also known locally for his involvement in the July 2024 mass uprising, has been stabbed to death in Cox's Bazar. The incident oc... Read More


PM Tarique unveils commemorative stamp for Independence Day

Dhaka, March 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has unveiled a commemorative postage stamp marking Independence and National Day. The stamp was unveiled at Tarique's Secretariat office on Wednesday ... Read More


Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makers

Dhaka, March 25 -- Global brewers operating in India are warning of price increases and supply disruptions as a shortage of gas due to the Iran war drives up the cost of glass bottles and shipping del... Read More


Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia's used-car trade

Dhaka, March 25 -- The US and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali's used-c... Read More


Government sets up daily meetings with DCs to monitor fuel supply gaps

Dhaka, March 25 -- Pressure at filling stations across Bangladesh remains high despite the withdrawal of rationing, with shortages, closures, and limited sales reported in different areas. To bridge ... Read More


Embassy explores Saudi transit route for Bangladeshis in Kuwait amid war

Dhaka, March 25 -- The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait says it is working to arrange alternative travel for Bangladeshi expatriates through Saudi Arabia after Kuwaiti airspace was shut because of the ong... Read More


Government mulls December deadline for SSC, HSC exams to reduce academic backlog

Dhaka, March 25 -- The government is exploring whether Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams can be completed every year by December, aiming to save students'... Read More