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Nearly 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships entered UK waters despite warning, BBC reports

Dhaka, May 12 -- Nearly 200 UK-sanctioned vessels linked to Russia have entered British waters since Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatened to intercept them almost seven weeks ago, according to an an... Read More


Stalwart Shanto helps Tigers post target of 268 for Pakistan

Dhaka, May 12 -- A brave effort from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has left Bangladesh defending a target of 268 against Pakistan on the final day of the first Test in Mirpur. With about 75 overs lef... Read More


Mamata Banerjee claims voter list revision impacted West Bengal poll results, top court responds

Dhaka, May 12 -- Controversy over the West Bengal election results has continued as the removal of 9 million names after a special intensive revision of voter lists came under the spotlight at India's... Read More


UAE carried out secret strikes on Iran during war, WSJ reports

Dhaka, May 12 -- The United Arab Emirates carried out covert military strikes on Iran during the recent war alongside the United States and Israel, The Wall Street Journal reports. The American daily... Read More


Daffodil International University discusses solutions to indoor air pollution

Dhaka, May 12 -- Daffodil International University has called for stronger action against indoor air pollution, with experts warning of rising health risks and urging evidence-based policy responses. ... Read More


7-month-old with measles symptoms dies at Mymensingh Medical

Dhaka, May 12 -- A 7-month-old boy with measles symptoms has died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. A total of 29 children suffering from measles or with measles-like symptoms have died in the ... Read More


Bangladesh orders punishment for primary school teachers over 'insulting, offensive' social posts

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has ordered departmental action against government primary school teachers who are "tarnishing" the government's image by allegedly posting ... Read More


Government extends shopping hours until 10pm for Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has allowed shopping malls, markets and shops across Bangladesh to remain open until 10pm before Eid-ul-Azha. The Power Division issued a letter to the cabinet secreta... Read More


Century-old law invoked to mandate separate compartment for women in trains during Eid

Dhaka, May 12 -- The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities to allocate a dedicated compartment for women on every passenger train ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, following a petition that cited a cen... Read More


Ministry seeks answers as agencies allegedly replace registered pilgrims without approval

Dhaka, May 12 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has sought explanations from six travel agencies after allegations that they cancelled registered Hajj pilgrims without approval and replaced them wi... Read More