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Two in Bangladesh killed by shelling from across Myanmar border

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Two people in Bangladesh have been killed by shelling from across the border in Myanmar amid the ongoing conflict between the forces of the military junta and insurgent groups. The i... Read More


I am not corrupt, nor will I allow corruption: Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Dr Samanta Lal Sen, a physician for five decades whom Sheikh Hasina recently picked as her health minister, has singled out corruption as the main barrier he is facing in his new role... Read More


3 madrasa students die as truck overturns in Mymensingh on way back from Bishwa Ijtema

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Three madrasa students have been killed on their way back home from attending the Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi after a truck overturned in Mymensingh's Bhaluka. At least 12 other students i... Read More


Court sentences 10, including ex-AL leader Ruhul Amin, to death in Noakhali election day rape case

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A court has sentenced 10 people to death and another six to life sentences in prison for the gang rape of a woman in Noakhali's Subarnachar on the day of the 11th national election. ... Read More


Jahangirnagar University suspends certificates of students accused of rape

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Jahangirnagar University has suspended the certificates of six members of Bangladesh Chhatra League accused of raping a woman after confining her husband on the campus. The universit... Read More


Bangladesh beat India to reach SAFF U-19 Women's Championship final

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Forward Mosammat Sagorika has fired Bangladesh to the final of SAFF U-19 Women's Championship with a late winner against India. After beating Nepal 3-1 in the first match, coach Saif... Read More


US President Biden writes to Hasina, expresses 'willingness to work together'

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- US President Joe Biden has written to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying he wants to work with her to achieve Bangladesh's economic goals. He also expressed eagerness to partner wi... Read More


Another 4 people die during Ijtema, pushing the death toll up to 19

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Four more devotees who joined the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the world's largest Muslim gatherings, have died in Dhaka's Tongi. The death toll from the current Ijtema now stands at 19. Al... Read More


Prayer for peace draws curtain on first phase of Bishwa Ijtema

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The first phase of the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the world's largest Muslim gatherings, has drawn to a close on its third day with prayers for the nation's welfare and lasting world peace... Read More


Bangladesh wants China to intervene as fighting along Myanmar border intensifies

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh has sought China's intervention amid panic along the border over fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army rebel group. Road Transport and Bridges Minister ... Read More