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Tk 5 trillion 'siphoned off abroad' in last 10 years of Awami League rule: minister

Dhaka, May 2 -- At least Tk 5 trillion was "moved out of the country officially and unofficially" in the past 10 years of the Awami League rule, alleges Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan... Read More


Garment workers block Chattogram road over outstanding wages, overtime

Dhaka, May 2 -- Workers from two sweater factories are staging a road blockade and protest in Chattogram, demanding outstanding wages and overtime arrears. The blockade began around 11am on Saturday ... Read More


Traffic resumes on Chattogram road after RMG workers end six-hour blockade over arrears

Dhaka, May 2 -- Traffic has resumed on a road in Chattogram city, six hours after workers from two sweater factories blocked it over salary and overtime arrears. The blockade began around 11am on Sat... Read More


Over 41,000 Bangladeshis reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj, 7 pilgrims die

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has confirmed that 41,629 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj. Of the arrivals, 4,071 travelled under government manag... Read More


Home minister orders crackdown on brokers, corruption in police stations

Dhaka, May 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered all police stations across Bangladesh, including those in the capital, to be cleared of alleged brokers, warning that strict action will foll... Read More


Reliance on foreign firms in resource management 'suicidal': Anu Muhammad

Dhaka, May 2 -- Prof Anu Muhammad, a member of the Ganatantrik Odhikar Committee, has once again criticised the failure of successive governments to strengthen national capacity and state institutions... Read More


Bangladesh, India set to resume 'full-scale' visa operations after long pause

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh and India have taken steps to resume full-scale visa operations as part of a broader effort to normalise bilateral relations following 18 months of tension. Dhaka has alrea... Read More


Tarique joins launch event of 'Notun Kuri Sports' talent hunt

Dhaka, May 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined the opening ceremony of "Notun Kuri Sports", a talent search initiative designed to foster the physical and mental growth of children and adole... Read More


Four more people die with measles symptoms in a day as toll climbs to 235

Dhaka, May 2 -- Another four people exhibiting symptoms of measles have died across the country in the last 24 hours, raising the suspected death toll to 235 since Mar 15. According to the Directorat... Read More


Suspected measles death toll climbs to 235 with four more deaths in 24 hrs

Dhaka, May 2 -- Four more people exhibiting symptoms of measles have died across the country in the last 24 hours, raising the suspected death toll to 235 since Mar 15. According to the Directorate G... Read More