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Cold wave grips parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- A cold wave is sweeping over large swathes of Bangladesh as winter tightens its grip. In its forecast issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the chil... Read More


From freeze to warm words: Jaishankar's Khaleda condolence visit doubles as diplomatic reset amid tensions with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Visits and condolence messages from senior Indian leaders following the death of Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia have highlighted a sudden warming of Dhaka-Delhi ... Read More


Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, vapes under tightened tobacco law

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance banning e-cigarettes, vapes and all other emerging tobacco products as part of a sweeping overhaul of the country's tobacco control laws... Read More


Fog-induced flight delays trigger traffic congestion near Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Fog has disrupted flight operations at Shahjalal International Airport, causing delays in take-offs and landings and triggering traffic congestion on surrounding roads. A spokesperso... Read More


Jaishankar approached and said 'I recognise you': Pakistan parliament speaker

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Top-level leaders from India and Pakistan have met in Dhaka for the first time since the brief war the two nuclear-armed nations fought in May. They exchanged pleasantries during the... Read More


2026 knocks at a mourning door as Bangladesh welcomes the New Year amid grief

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After a year marked by attempts at state reform, outbreaks of mob violence, a deadly earthquake, the return home of Tarique Rahman and the death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh has stepped... Read More


As Bangladesh mourns, crowds pour onto Manik Mia Avenue to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- People from all walks of life are gathering at Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue to attend the funeral prayers of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Extensive security measures have been put... Read More


Tarique Rahman recites Quran beside mother Khaleda Zia's coffin

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Tarique Rahman, the elder son of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, has been seen reciting the Quran beside his mother's coffin ahead of her funeral prayers. His... Read More


Bangladesh mourns as it prepares to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Bangladesh is in mourning following the death of Khaleda Zia, the country's first female prime minister. A three-day state mourning period began on Wednesday, with the national flag... Read More


Chuadanga shivers as mercury drops to 8.2degC, season's lowest in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Chuadanga has recorded this winter's lowest temperature as the mercury plunged to 8.2 degrees Celsius amid dense fog. At the same time, chilly winds have been blowing, causing severe... Read More