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For many Dhaka families, joyrides on metro rail bring festive cheer on Eid

Dhaka, April 1 -- Wearing colourful sunglasses, little Omar Faruq set off with his parents to visit "Tiger Uncle" at the zoo. "Today I'm going to see Tiger Uncle! I heard Tiger Aunty has two cubs -- t... Read More


20 injured in Gopalganj clash over land dispute

Dhaka, April 1 -- At least 20 people have been injured after a clash between two sides over a land-related dispute in Gopalganj's Kotalipara. The incident occurred between two factions of the Fakir c... Read More


Saudi expat's wife found dead in Rajbari, a scarf tied around her neck

Dhaka, April 1 -- Police have recovered the body of an expatriate's wife from her bedroom in Rajbari Sadar Upazila. The deceased was found with a scarf tied around her neck. The body was recovered on... Read More


Dhaka metro rail resumes service after one-day Eid break

Dhaka, April 1 -- Dhaka's metro rail has resumed operations after a one-day holiday for Eid. The first train on Tuesday left from Uttara North Station at 7:10am for Motijheel, while the first departu... Read More


Khaleda virtually greets BNP leaders on Eid

Dhaka, April 1 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with the party's Standing Committee members, central, and affiliated organisations' leaders. She joined the virtual meeti... Read More


Bindu Bidyaniketan: A school that brings learning, joy and nature together

Dhaka, April 1 -- A typical art class in a regular school requires students to bring colour pencils and stationery from home. This specific school, however, deviates from the norm with its students co... Read More


Bangladesh sends 2nd batch of aid, rescue teams to quake-ravaged Myanmar

Dhaka, April 1 -- Bangladesh has dispatched a second mission carrying emergency medicine and relief supplies to assist victims of the devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. In line with Chie... Read More


Bangladesh braces for scorching heat, storms in April

Dhaka, April 1 -- April is set to be a sweltering month in Bangladesh, with forecasts predicting not only mild but also moderate to severe heatwaves across the country. The Bangladesh Meteorological ... Read More


43rd BCS: 227 dismayed by loss of jobs they 'secured'

Dhaka, April 1 -- The fates of 227 of the nearly 2,000 job seekers who had been recommended for government positions following the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams remain up in the air. The ... Read More


Modi extends Eid wishes to Yunus, hopes for stronger ties

Dhaka, April 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. In his message, Modi conveyed his greetings to the people of Bangladesh through Y... Read More