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BGB blocks BSF 'push-in' of 9 people at Kurigram border

Dhaka, June 14 -- India's Border Security Force (BSF) has tried to push nine people through two border points in Kurigram's Roumari Upazila. However, they have remained on the zero line in India due t... Read More


BADC under fire in Kushtia as 'substandard' jute seeds from India ruin farmers

Dhaka, June 14 -- Jute farmers across Kushtia are facing severe financial losses after sowing "adulterated and substandard" seeds supplied by the state-run Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporat... Read More


12-year-old allegedly raped in Noakhali, police inspector withdrawn

Dhaka, June 14 -- A police inspector has been withdrawn from duty for allegedly raping a 12-year-old child in Noakhali's island Upazila of Hatia. Police say they are searching for the victim and her m... Read More


BGB prevents BSF's 'push-in' attempt involving 11 people at Chuadanga border

Dhaka, June 14 -- India's Border Security Force (BSF) has attempted to push 11 people into Bangladesh through the Darshana border in Chuadanga district, but the move has been thwarted by Bangladesh's ... Read More


Assailants enter Khulna mosque during Fajr prayers, open fire and injure 2

Dhaka, June 14 -- Assailants have opened fire after entering a mosque in Khulna city during Fajr prayers, injuring two people. One of the injured is in critical condition, police say. The incident t... Read More


Khulshi police chief withdrawn over assault on cricketer Nayeem

Dhaka, June 14 -- Khulshi Police chief Md Arifur Rahman has been withdrawn from his post following a day of intense discussions regarding the physical assault and mistreatment of Bangladesh cricketer ... Read More


Bangladesh proposes halving withholding tax on reinsurance premium payments to non-residents

Dhaka, June 14 -- The government has proposed slashing the source tax on reinsurance premium fees paid to non-resident individuals or corporations by half for the next fiscal year. Finance Minister A... Read More


Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage

Dhaka, June 14 -- Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Co... Read More


Commodity prices soar in Dhaka markets despite NBR tax cuts in proposed national budget

Dhaka, June 13 -- Prices of broiler chicken, eggs, lentils and several vegetables have risen over the past week, with consumers saying they continue to pay elevated prices for essential goods despite ... Read More


Cricketers demand justice after Nayeem alleges assault, harassment by police

Dhaka, June 13 -- Bangladesh's cricket fraternity has united in outrage after national team spinner Nayeem Hasan alleged he was assaulted and harassed by individuals identifying themselves as detectiv... Read More