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308 civilians killed in CHT in 5 years: minister

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Armed violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has killed 308 civilians and injured 435 others over the past five years, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has told parliament. Pres... Read More


Researchers use Grand Theft Auto to boost road safety: report

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The vehicular mayhem of Grand Theft Auto is being harnessed by international researchers to make real-world roads safer. The famous video game series is best known for high-speed po... Read More


6 more with measles symptoms die

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Another six people have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking the toll from measles and suspected cases to 1,295. The Directorate General of Health... Read More


Kenyan woman faces 100 lashes in Saudi

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- A Kenyan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia has reportedly been sentenced to 100 lashes after giving birth outside marriage, prompting rights groups to condemn the punishment as an act ... Read More


Dengue: 4 die, 1,900 hospitalised

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Another four people have died from dengue in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking this year's death toll to 479. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported the ... Read More


Tarique attends Antalya Leaders' Summit

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined world leaders at the Antalya Leaders' Summit during the COP31 global climate conference. Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu said the prime ... Read More


Govt to help restart idle Savar tanneries

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Bangladesh government will provide the necessary assistance to tanneries that have yet to begin production after relocating to the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate, says Commerce ... Read More


Biman flights to Riyadh suspended until Nov 30

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of its flights on the route to Saudi Arabia's Riyadh after attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on airports and facilities in the kin... Read More


Fatullah madrasa fire: 20 more discharged from burn institute

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Another 20 students injured in a fire at a madrasa in Narayanganj's Fatullah, have been discharged from the National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery. Dr Sultan Mahmud Shikder, a... Read More


33 crude bomb blasts, 13 vehicles torched in a day

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Police say 33 crude bomb explosions and 13 vehicle arson incidents have been reported in parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, over the course of a single day. According... Read More