Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

35 killed in attack on Niger's Diori Hamani airport: BBC

Dhaka, June 19 -- At least 35 people have been killed after armed attackers launched an assault on Niger's largest international airport in the capital Niamey, reports BBC. The attack took place earl... Read More


Man dies as motorcycle, truck collide head-on in Chuadanga

Dhaka, June 19 -- A motorcyclist has been killed in a head-on collision with a truck on a regional road in Chuadanga's Alamdanga Upazila. The crash occurred around 9:30pm on Thursday near Sadabridge ... Read More


BGB, locals foil BSF's 'latest push-in' attempt in Lalmonirhat

Dhaka, June 19 -- Amid continued reports of infiltration efforts, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has claimed to have blocked yet another attempt by its Indian counterpart to "push-in" several peopl... Read More


State Minister Shama Obaed renews push for Rohingya repatriation at UN

Dhaka, June 19 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for stronger international action to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and sustain support for ... Read More


Green papaya returns to Tk 30 a kg in Dhaka markets as fish, chicken supplies recover after Eid

Dhaka, June 19 -- Green papaya price has eased back to Tk 30 a kg at Segunbagicha kitchen market in Dhaka after costing a lot more for nearly three months. The vegetable was selling for Tk 50 a kg in... Read More


Bangladesh restores khaki pants to police uniform after two decades

Dhaka, June 19 -- Seven months after a uniform overhaul, the dress code of Bangladesh Police has seen fresh change as the government has reinstated the use of khaki pants for the first time since 2004... Read More


Four more children die with measles symptoms, 96 new cases reported

Dhaka, June 19 -- Four more children with measles symptoms have died in Bangladesh over a 24-hour period. During this period, 96 new cases of the highly-infectious disease have been confirmed. The Di... Read More


BNP leader hacked, injured in Mohammadpur attack

Dhaka, June 19 -- A group of attackers have attacked a BNP leader in front of his house in Dhaka's Mohammadpur. The victim, 55-year-old Nurul Islam, is the senior joint general secretary of the BNP's... Read More


Search continues for Bangladeshi student 'missing' in Cyprus

Dhaka, June 19 -- Despite widespread media reports and social media discussion, a 22-year-old Bangladeshi student remains missing in Cyprus. Local police claim investigations are continuing. "As part... Read More


60,000 Bangladeshi nationals return home after Hajj, 54 die during pilgrimage

Dhaka, June 19 -- So far, 60,588 Bangladeshi nationals have returned home after performing Hajj. Fifty-four Bangladeshis have died while performing pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to the latest... Read More