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Contractor denies graft, blames 'vibration, wiring faults' in parliament sound system failure

Dhaka, April 16 -- The firm at the centre of allegations involving parliament's malfunctioning sound system has defended its work, telling investigators that repeated failures stem from "technical err... Read More


Crow recovers after vet intervention as second wild animal in days seeks treatment

Dhaka, April 16 -- In a desperate bid to get rid of pox infections, a crow checked into Banshkhali Upazila Veterinary Hospital in Chattogram. Upazila Livestock Officer Supan Nandi told bdnews24.com t... Read More


Bangladesh Bank intervenes with $120mn purchase despite claims of stable forex market

Dhaka, April 16 -- In a sharp reversal from its recent stance on currency stability, Bangladesh Bank has purchased $120 million from the market in just two days, even as the taka weakened against the ... Read More


DB gets five more days to quiz former DGFI officer Manzil over July Uprising 'murder'

Dhaka, April 16 -- A Dhaka court has granted the Detective Branch (DB) of police an additional five days to interrogate Manzil Haider Chowdhury, a former officer of the Directorate General of Forces I... Read More


Confusion deepens over Chattogram mayoral race amid conflicting claims

Dhaka, April 16 -- Speculation over the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) mayoral race has intensified amid conflicting claims about whether former mayor Mohammad Manjur Alam will contest in the elect... Read More


2 infants dead in remote Alikadam as suspected measles outbreak spreads

Dhaka, April 16 -- Two infants have died in a remote hilly area of Alikadam Upazila following a suspected outbreak of measles. The deaths occurred on Saturday in Ringlat Para of Kurukpata Union, thou... Read More


Bangladesh measles deaths top 200 as eight more die in 24 hours

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has recorded eight more deaths linked to measles in the last 24 hours, as the viral outbreak continues to spread across the country. According to the Directorate General... Read More


'That white shirt': Slain 'gang leader's'mother identifies killer in court

Dhaka, April 16 -- In a dramatic courtroom scene, the mother of slain "Alex Group" leader Emon, alias "Alex" Emon, pointed directly at a suspect in the dock, identifying him as the man who hacked her ... Read More


First Hajj flight scheduled for Apr 18, PM Tarique to inaugurate

Dhaka, April 16 -- Hajj flights will start from Apr 18, according to the Hajj management roadmap announced by the Saudi Arabian government. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate th... Read More


Khaleda Zia's Independence Award received by granddaughter Zaima

Dhaka, April 16 -- The government has awarded former prime minister Khaleda Zia and 14 individuals, along with five organisations, Bangladesh's highest civilian honour -- the Independence Award -- for... Read More