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Bangladesh discusses Dhaka airport third terminal with Japan

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Bangladesh government and a Japanese delegation have held a high-level meeting to discuss the operation and maintenance of the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport ... Read More


Child crushed by piling pipe as family claims pressure for 'settlement'

Dhaka, March 13 -- A 5-year-old child has been killed after an iron pipe fell during piling work at a building under construction in Fatullah of Narayanganj. The incident occurred on Friday morning i... Read More


Iran envoy says Tehran ready to allow safe passage for Bangladeshi oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Dhaka, March 13 -- Iran has said it will allow Bangladeshi oil tankers to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Iran's Ambassador to Dhaka Jalil Rahimi ... Read More


NPA demands suspension of 'anti-people' US trade deal

Dhaka, March 13 -- Network for People's Action (NPA), a new political platform, has called for the suspension of the regional trade agreement (RTA) signed with the United States during the final days ... Read More


NCP's Hannan Masud clarifies opposition's decision to remain seated during national anthem

Dhaka, March 13 -- Abdul Hannan Masud, an MP of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has defended the Opposition members of parliament not rising while the national anthem was playing when the 13th parli... Read More


Jamaat leader, 'war criminal' Azharul's inclusion in parliament presidium insults 1971 martyrs: Jukto Front

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Ganatantrik Jukto Front has demanded the immediate removal of Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir ATM Azharul Islam from the presidium, a panel of five members nominated on Thursday to... Read More


Scattered rain, thunderstorms likely until Tuesday as nor'wester season kicks in

Dhaka, March 13 -- Scattered rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms are likely to occur across various parts of Bangladesh until Tuesday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Me... Read More


Four workers burnt in Dhaka Regency electric fire

Dhaka, March 13 -- Four workers have burned when a circuit breaker exploded at the Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort early on Friday. The incident occurred during routine air-conditioner servicing, when... Read More


Five Bangladeshis killed, two injured in Maldives workers' accommodation fire

Dhaka, March 13 -- Five Bangladeshi migrants have been killed and two other compatriots seriously injured in a devastating fire from a suspected gas leak at an expatriate workers' accommodation unit i... Read More


Prime Minister Tarique visits Abbas's bedside at Evercare Hospital

Dhaka, March 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited his Political Advisor Mirza Abbas at Evercare Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since falling unconscious on Wednesday night.... Read More