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One dies of dengue fever in Bangladesh after 47 days

Dhaka, April 5 -- Another person has died of Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours after a break of 47 days. With that, the number of deaths from the illness has rise... Read More


Pori Moni dismisses abuse allegation as 'conspiracy', urges responsible journalism

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladeshi film star Pori Moni has denied accusations of assaulting a domestic worker, describing them as part of a "conspiracy". She also urged journalists to refrain from conduct... Read More


Home Advisor Jahangir says no country matches Bangladesh's level of communal harmony, urges media to counter falsehoods

Dhaka, April 5 -- Home Advisor Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said Bangladesh enjoys a level of communal harmony rarely seen elsewhere in the world. "Nowhere else will you find such strong communal h... Read More


Environment Advisor Rizwana says Dhaka's air pollution has become a public health threat, calls for tougher enforcement

Dhaka, April 5 -- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said air pollution in Dhaka has become a serious threat to public health. She made the comment on Saturday while speaking to reporters du... Read More


Teen injured during July Uprising dies with bullet lodged in head

Dhaka, April 5 -- Md Ashiqur Rahman Hridoy, a teenager who was shot during the student protests in Dhaka last year, has died while undergoing treatment in Patuakhali. The 17-year-old passed away on F... Read More


Helmeted men hurl bombs from buckets as rival groups clash in Shariatpur's Zajira

Dhaka, April 5 -- A turf war between rival groups in Shariatpur's Zajira Upazila has turned violent as men wearing helmets hurled crude bombs from buckets in an open field. The scene, which resembled... Read More


Yunus calls emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called an emergency meeting in response to the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The meeting will take place ... Read More


Yunus at emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sat for an emergency meeting amid the traders' concerns following the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The m... Read More


Don't panic, be prepared: Here's how to stay safe during an earthquake

Dhaka, April 5 -- In the wake of the devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, the long-standing fears about the potential ramifications of a major tremor for the densely packed city of Dhaka ha... Read More


Will splitting NBR trigger revenue boost or bureaucratic power play?

Dhaka, April 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is poised for a major structural overhaul, with plans under way to split the agency into two separate wings in a bid to enhance revenue collection... Read More