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Rivers may continue swelling for three more days

Dhaka, May 30 -- Heavy rainfall may cause river levels to keep rising across Bangladesh for three more days, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). The swelling waters have rai... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan sign 6 agreements during Yunus' Tokyo visit

Dhaka, May 30 -- Bangladesh and Japan have signed six memoranda of understanding (MoU), focusing on economic assistance, investment and other areas of cooperation, on the third day of Chief Advisor Mu... Read More


Yunus urges youth to form 'three zeros clubs' for sustainable future

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has warned that humanity will not survive if the destruction of the environment continues unchecked. The head of Bangladesh's interim government made the... Read More


Rainwater yet to recede from Dhaka's New Market

Dhaka, May 30 -- The rain that began in Dhaka on Thursday continued into the night. There was light rain on Friday as well. The New Market area of the capital has been waterlogged due to the rain as t... Read More


Yunus hails 'good friend' Japan, seeks support to build 'new Bangladesh'

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged Japan to extend its full cooperation in helping build a "new Bangladesh". He made the call on Friday while addressing the "Bangladesh Business ... Read More


Tarique renews demand for announcement of December election date

Dhaka, May 30 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has renewed his call for the interim government to announce a specific date for the general election taking place within December, asserting that ... Read More


NCP leader arrested over cargo truck 'extortion' in Dinajpur

Dhaka, May 30 -- The Army has detained a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on allegations of extortion after he intercepted a cargo truck in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur. He was apprehende... Read More


High Court to deliver verdict Monday in Sinha murder case

Dhaka, May 30 -- The High Court is set to deliver its verdict on Jun 2 in the sensational murder case of retired army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, who was shot dead at a police checkpoint in Cox's Baza... Read More


Bangladesh, its people not safe under current government: Jatiya Party

Dhaka, May 30 -- Jatiya Party has condemned an attack on the Rangpur residence of its Chairman GM Quader, blaming the interim government for failing to ensure the safety of Bangladesh and its people. ... Read More


Japan to provide $1.06bn to support Bangladesh's budget, railways

Dhaka, May 30 -- Japan is set to provide $1.06 billion for budgetary support, railway development and other aid to Bangladesh. The Chief Advisor's Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Maju... Read More