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Chattogram Airport gets boost with Flydubai's return, SalamAir expansion

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- After a hiatus following the suspension of flight operations from Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport, Flydubai is set to resume services, while SalamAir expands its operat... Read More


Renowned academic Syed Manzoorul Islam breathing without ventilation support

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Syed Manzoorul Islam, an emeritus professor and renowned writer, is now able to breathe naturally without ventilation support while undergoing treatment at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka. ... Read More


Chhatra Dal, Shibir accuse each other of breaching election code in RUCSU elections

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- In the lead-up to the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall council, and senate student representative elections, the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra S... Read More


Tarique vows nationalisation of teachers' jobs, seeks support for education reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has outlined his party's plans for the education sector, promising to establish a high-level commission for the nationalisation of teachers' jobs ... Read More


Chattogram businessman fatally shot after car ambushed near bridge

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- A businessman has been shot dead while travelling in a car near Madunaghat Bridge in Chattogram, police say. The victim, Abdul Hakim, 46, owned Hamim Agro and lived at Panchkhain of ... Read More


Advisor Salehuddin avoids question on Tk 270bn 'fighter jet deal'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has refused to comment on reports that Bangladesh is set to spend Tk 270 billion to purchase 20 fighter jets from China. In response to questions at ... Read More


'Udayan Express' derails in Sylhet, snapping rail links with the rest of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The "Udayan Express" train has derailed in Sylhet's Moglabazar, snapping the rail links between Sylhet and the rest of the country. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning, accordin... Read More


Abrar Fahad's sacrifice laid foundation for July Uprising, says Salahuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP's senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said the sacrifice of BUET student Abrar Fahad laid the foundation for the July Uprising. Speaking at a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi ... Read More


ACC prosecutes NBR member Belal on charges of 'illicit wealth'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury, a member of the National Board of Revenue, on charges of acquiring assets "beyond known means... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licences under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licences. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More