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Thirteen years on, survivors, families of Rana Plaza victims remain without justice

Dhaka, April 23 -- On the eve of the 13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, survivors and families have renewed their demands for justice and adequate compensation. Gathering at the site of the... Read More


Two labourers killed after soil cave-in at Chattogram WASA works

Dhaka, April 23 -- A fatal soil collapse at a Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) construction site in Chattogram has left two workers dead and two others injured. The incident took place at 4... Read More


Economists warn of inflation as Bangladesh 'prints money' to offset deficit

Dhaka, April 23 -- Economists and business leaders have expressed grave concern over the government's recent move to borrow from the central bank by "printing money", warning that such "high-powered m... Read More


EC rejects nomination of Jamaat-backed candidate over recent bank job

Dhaka, April 23 -- The disqualification of a candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance has triggered questions over the fate of a reserved women's seat in parliament, with election officials sug... Read More


EC rejects nomination of Jamat-backed candidate over recent bank job

Dhaka, April 23 -- The disqualification of a candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance has triggered questions over the fate of a reserved women's seat in parliament, with election officials sug... Read More


US extends Iran oil waiver, expands Gulf currency swap talks

Dhaka, April 23 -- The United States has extended sanctions relief on Iranian oil for 30 days amid mounting pressure from countries vulnerable to supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz cris... Read More


Police, BRTA warn motorists against fraudulent speeding fine SMS trap

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Bangladesh Police and the road transport regulator have cautioned motorists against a sophisticated phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim the recipient has... Read More


'Drink-driving' soldier crashes into Bangladeshi tourist couple in Malaysia, killing husband

Dhaka, April 23 -- Joy has quickly turned into devastation for a Bangladeshi couple in Malaysia, as a road accident involving an allegedly intoxicated driver cut short their holiday just after they ha... Read More


Barapukuria power plant shuts down after final unit fails

Dhaka, April 23 -- Power generation at the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has come to a complete standstill after its final operational unit was forced offline due to a mechanical failure... Read More


Prof Sohel becomes new director general of DSHE

Dhaka, April 23 -- Prof Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohel has been appointed as the director general of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE). The Secondary and Higher Education Divis... Read More