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Indian defence chief minister admits to losing fighter jets in recent Pakistan conflict

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Indian military has confirmed losing an unspecified number of fighter jets in the May clashes with Pakistan but said the four-day conflict never came close to becoming a conflict.... Read More


India warns of flood risk as Teesta water level rises, Bangladesh on alert

Dhaka, May 31 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert following heavy rainfall and a sharp rise in water levels of the Teesta River, which flows downstream from Sikkim into... Read More


Mob beats 2 men to death in Dhaka's Darussalam

Dhaka, May 31 -- Two men allegedly involved in drug dealing and mugging have been beaten to death by a mob in Dhaka's Darussalam. The two young men had gone to the area around 12pm on Saturday when a... Read More


DU Chhatra Dal renews call for VC, proctor to step down

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Dhaka University (DU) unit of the Chhatra Dal has reiterated its call for the resignation of the institution's vice-chancellor (VC) and proctor for failing to ensure a safe campus... Read More


Spineless Bangladesh crumble again to surrender T20 series to ruthless Pakistan

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh have slumped to a comprehensive 57-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the second T20 in a one-sided contest that sealed the series for the hosts with a game still to pl... Read More


Stalled politics, strained economy: What's next for Bangladesh?

Dhaka, May 31 -- Amid ongoing economic pressures and the lingering effects of the July Uprising, political uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on Bangladesh's economy as the fiscal year draws to a ... Read More


Japan, Bangladesh to sign Economic Partnership Agreement 'this year'

Dhaka, May 31 -- Japan and Bangladesh have announced plans to sign an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) within the next few months to deepen their economic and trade ties. The announcement came on... Read More


Patients suffer as national eye hospital services remain shut for fourth day

Dhaka, May 31 -- Medical services at the National Institute of Opthalmology & Hospital (NIOH) have remained on hold for the fourth straight day following an altercation between its staff and those inj... Read More


Who will lead BGMEA next? Election set for Saturday

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will go to the polls on Saturday, more than seven months after its board was dissolved during political upheaval... Read More


New BCB chief Aminul aims to play a 'quick T20 innings', take cricket closer to grassroots

Dhaka, May 31 -- Former Bangladesh captain Aminul Islam, newly appointed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has likened his short tenure to a T20 innings, pledging to leave a last... Read More