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BSF pushes family of four across Feni border

Dhaka, June 26 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed four Bangladeshi nationals across the Feni border. The incident took place early Thursday morning, and the four individuals have be... Read More


Ex-CEC Habibul Awal says genuine elections impossible without fundamental reforms

Dhaka, June 26 -- Former chief election commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has said fair elections in Bangladesh would remain impossible "even after a thousand years" without fundamental reforms. H... Read More


Dhaka South City administrator's office reopens after extended deadlock

Dhaka, June 26 -- After a 43-day stalemate, the administrator's office at Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has reopened, allowing Md Shahjahan Mia to resume his duties at Nagar Bhaban. On Thursday... Read More


Fake bdnews24.com site used to spread misinformation on chief advisor

Dhaka, June 26 -- A fake news site with a logo similar to bdnews24.com has been used to publish misinformation involving a financial scam that uses the likeness of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. Simul... Read More


CA Yunus orders solar panels to be installed on rooftops of all government buildings

Dhaka, June 26 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings across the country.... Read More


Yunus orders installation of solar panels on rooftops of all government buildings

Dhaka, June 26 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings throughout Banglade... Read More


Mural of International Mother Language Day pioneer defaced in Cumilla

Dhaka, June 26 -- The mural of Rafiqul Islam, a freedom fighter and key proponent behind the UN recognition of International Mother Language Day, has been vandalised in Cumilla, triggering widespread ... Read More


NBR chairman admits to crisis amid movement over revenue reforms

Dhaka, June 26 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan has said he is in the midst of a serious crisis as officials and employees continue their protests against reforms introduc... Read More


Govt plans separate prisons for drug addicts, says home advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, June 26 -- The government is planning to set up separate prisons for drug addicts in every division, says Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He also said that the Executive Committee of the... Read More


Chanpara? The violent reign over a criminal enclave born from a rehab colony

Dhaka, June 26 -- In the span of 10 months since a major shift in local political power, at least four murders have shaken the small community of Chanpara, a place now infamous across Bangladesh as a ... Read More