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Former police officer, 5 others arrested over 4,081-gram gold robbery in Chattogram

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Police have arrested six individuals, including a former police officer, over the robbery of gold bars worth 4,081g in Chattogram city. They also reported recovering gold bars worth ... Read More


Colombia president warns of 'real threat' of US military action

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has warned that the country is facing what he has described as a "real threat" of US military action, following recent remarks by US President Donal... Read More


Pakistan high commissioner meets Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider has met with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. The meeting took place on Friday afternoon at the BNP chairperson's office in... Read More


Chattogram edge past Rajshahi in tense BPL final-ball finish

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Chattogram Royals held their nerve to claim a dramatic last-ball victory over Rajshahi Royals in the Bangladesh Premier League, preserving their place at the top of the table after a ... Read More


BNP expects 'rebel' candidates to withdraw nominations, warns of action

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has said he expects party members who submitted nomination papers against the party's decision to withdr... Read More


Protests erupt in Farmgate, Karwan Bazar over killing of Swecchasebak Dal leader Muchabbir

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Supporters of Jatiotabadi Swecchasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Muchabbir have staged protests in Dhaka's Farmgate and Karwan Bazar areas, demanding justice for his killing. The proc... Read More


Police detain 3 individuals over Shariatpur bomb explosion that killed 2

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Police have detained three individuals over the crude bomb explosion in Zajira Upazila of Shariatpur that killed two people and injured several others. The explosion occurred in the ... Read More


Gas pressure falls in Dhaka after damage to Titas pipeline at bottom of Turag River

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Gas pressure in Dhaka has gotten "extremely low" after a cargo trawler's anchor damaged a gas distribution pipeline under the Turag River in the capital's Aminbazar area, according to... Read More


Bangladesh passes law introducing up to 12 years in jail for tiger, elephant poaching

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- The interim government has passed the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Ordinance, introducing provisions for up to 12 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to Tk 1.5 million for re... Read More


Bangladeshi fisherman shot in Naf River amid gunfire across Myanmar border

Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- A fisherman has been shot in the Naf River in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf Upazila amid ongoing gunfire across the border in Myanmar, prompting the local administration to ask residents and f... Read More