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Road, rail accidents across six districts kill 27 during Eid holidays, prompting probes

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 27 people have been killed and 26 others injured in a series of accidents across six districts as holidayers navigated relatively empty roads during the Eid-ul-Fitr break. ... Read More


Road, rail accidents across six districts kill 23 during Eid holidays, prompting probes

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 23 people have been killed and 26 others injured in a series of accidents across six districts as holidayers navigated relatively empty roads during the Eid-ul-Fitr break. ... Read More


Even as demand falls and supply steadies, rural Bangladesh spends Eid in darkness

Dhaka, March 22 -- "I'm enjoying an old-fashioned Eid in the village. No electricity since afternoon. Had to buy candles for Iftar after ages -- the candlelight didn't feel too bad," wrote Ataur Rahma... Read More


Candlelit Iftars, uncharged phones: Rural Bangladesh struggles with rolling power cuts

Dhaka, March 22 -- Frequent and prolonged power cuts have dampened the spirit of Eid festivities for many across the country, contrasting sharply with official claims of a stable electricity supply. ... Read More


Fuel runs dry at most Dhaka pumps as long queues persist

Dhaka, March 22 -- Dhaka residents are spending hours crisscrossing the city in search of fuel, only to find most pumps dry and the few still operating overwhelmed by long, slow-moving queues. Ziaul ... Read More


At least seven killed as train smashes into bus at Cumilla crossing

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least seven people have been killed and four others injured when a train collided with a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla. Inspector Saiful Islam of Cumilla EPZ Outpost said t... Read More


At least 12 killed as train smashes into bus at Cumilla crossing

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 12 people have been killed and eight others injured when a train ploughed into a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla. Inspector Saiful Islam of Cumilla EPZ Outpost said the... Read More


New lions greet Eid holiday crowds at Gazipur Safari Park

Dhaka, March 22 -- Gazipur Safari Park has brought in three lions from Cox's Bazar's Dulahazra Safari Park as it looks to boost visitor interest during the Eid holidays. The new arrivals - one male a... Read More


Jamaat chief Shafiqur for holding local government elections soon

Dhaka, March 22 -- Local government elections need to be held in Bangladesh soon, suggests Jamaat‑e‑Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman. He made the remarks during a discussion with journalists ... Read More


Zulfiqur dies in car crash a day before his wedding

Dhaka, March 22 -- A man has been killed after a car veered out of control and crashed into a tree in Natore's Baraigram Upazila. The accident occurred at 8am on Sunday in the Gormati Colony area of ... Read More