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Tulip's mother Sheikh Rehana says she never wanted her daughter to go into politics

Dhaka, July 5 -- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's daughter Sheikh Rehana says that, at one time, she did not want her daughter Tulip Siddiq - who was re-elected as a British MP for a fourth consecu... Read More


Flood situation in the north likely to 'deteriorate'

Dhaka, July 5 -- Some parts of Bangladesh's north and northwest may see more flooding though the situation has improved in the northeastern Sylhet region, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre says... Read More


Government extends IGP Abdullah Al Mamun's tenure by one year

Dhaka, July 5 -- The government has extended the tenure of Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun by one year. Mamun's new tenure will begin on Jul 12, 2024, and expire on Jul 11, 20... Read More


Hasina congratulates Starmer on UK election victory

Dhaka, July 5 -- Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Britain's Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer on his election win as the next prime minister. The Bangladesh High Commission in London said it convey... Read More


Bangladeshi-born MPs retain seats in Labour landslide in UK election

Dhaka, July 5 -- Of the 34 Bangladeshi-origin candidates in the UK election, four emerged victorious with smiles on their faces. Tulip Siddiq, Rushanara Ali, Rupa Huq, and Apsana Begum are the four w... Read More


Padma Bridge reduced external control over Bangladesh: Hasina

Dhaka, July 5 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has highlighted the economic significance and global impact of the Padma Bridge at its completion ceremony. "This bridge has reduced the control of devel... Read More


Floods devastate 3 Haor Upazilas of Moulvibazar

Dhaka, July 4 -- The flood situation has improved in the riverine areas of the seven Upazilas of Moulvibazar, but the water has yet to recede in the Haor region of the district. Extreme misery has sh... Read More


3-way truck crash injures 3, halts traffic for 2 hours on Bangabandhu Expressway

Dhaka, July 4 -- A crash involving three trucks has injured three people and brought traffic to a standstill for two hours on the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Expressway. The incident took place... Read More


Quader's meeting with teachers' leaders over Prottoy scheme deferred

Dhaka, July 4 -- The meeting between Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and teachers' leaders calling for the scrapping of the 'Prottoy' universal pension scheme has been suspended. Prof N... Read More


Protests calling for quotas to be scrapped block Shahbagh intersection for third day

Dhaka, July 4 -- Students and job seekers have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for a third day to demand the reinstatement of the 2018 notification scrapping the quota system for public sec... Read More