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Court takes cognisance of Bakalia 'child rape' charges

Dhaka, June 8 -- A Chattogram court has taken cognisance of a chargesheet submitted by police over the alleged rape of a 3-and-a-half-year-old in Chairman Ghata of Chattogram's Bakalia. Following a h... Read More


Ex-ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz shown arrested in case by brother over property dispute

Dhaka, June 8 -- Former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor Tureen Afroz has been shown arrested in a case filed by her brother over alleged property grabbing. On Monday, a Dhaka court sent her ... Read More


Despite years of intervention, inflation continues to test Bangladesh households and policymakers alike

Dhaka, June 8 -- Inflation Ledger: The Price Pressure Cooker Stubborn record: May saw prices surge by 9.42 percent, marking a sharp 16-month high despite ongoing tightening. Fueling the fire: Impend... Read More


3 killed as bus plunges into ditch in Brahmanbaria

Dhaka, June 8 -- Three people have been killed after a bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Brahmanbaria's Sarail Upazila. At least eight others have been injured. The accident occurred near Boisham... Read More


Steel industry struggling for survival amid deepening losses: Maruf Mohsin

Dhaka, June 8 -- Bangladesh's steel industry is now grappling with a stark question of survival as prolonged losses deepen under the pressure of high interest rates, rising energy costs and currency d... Read More


Man beaten to death by mob over 'theft' in Manikganj

Dhaka, June 8 -- A man has been beaten to death by local residents in Manikganj's Singair Upazila after allegedly being caught breaking into a house. The incident took place in the early hours of Mon... Read More


Bangladeshis to pay for tourist visas as Sri Lanka waives fees for visitors from 40 countries

Dhaka, June 7 -- Sri Lanka has waived tourist visa fees for nationals of 40 countries, but Bangladesh has been left off the list. The decision, which took effect on May 25, allows travellers from the... Read More


5.6-magnitude earthquake felt in Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 7 -- An earthquake has been felt in Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh, causing brief concern among residents. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)... Read More


Truck crashes into Paharika Express in Chattogram, train service suspended for 1.5 hours

Dhaka, June 7 -- A sand-laden truck has crashed into a moving Paharika Express train near Baratakia of Chattogram's Mirsharai. The incident occurred around 8:55am on Sunday and train services along t... Read More


UK overtakes Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's top remittance source

Dhaka, June 7 -- The United Kingdom overtook Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's largest source of remittances in May, the first time it has topped the monthly rankings on record. Bangladeshis living... Read More