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3 missing after Sunamganj boat capsize amid torrential rains

Dhaka, July 2 -- Two women and a child have gone missing after a boat capsized in Sunamganj's Surma River in Dowarabazar Upazila amid the torrential rain. According to Dowarabazar executive officer M... Read More


Fare adjustments remain uncertain as metro rail VAT exemption expires

Dhaka, July 1 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, or DMTCL, has not disclosed plans for the first day of the new fiscal year following the expiry of VAT exemption on metro rail tickets. Questions ... Read More


Police association asked media to be accurate not silent on corruption reports, says Additional IGP Monirul

Dhaka, July 1 -- Following backlash, Bangladesh Police Service Association President Monirul Islam says that the organisation had asked media outlets to verify their reports on graft allegations again... Read More


Rains likely to batter Bangladesh throughout the week

Dhaka, July 1 -- The early monsoon rain of Asharh, the first month of the rainy season in the Bangla calendar, may continue throughout the week, Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast. Met... Read More


Bangladesh must settle Teesta issue in its own way, says former envoy to India Tariq Karim

Dhaka, July 1 -- Bangladesh must address the Teesta river water issue independently, without waiting for India to resolve its internal conflicts first, former high commissioner to India Tariq Ahmad Ka... Read More


Water rising again in Sunamganj due to rain, runoff

Dhaka, July 1 -- After a week's gap, the water in Sunamganj's rivers and streams is rising once again amid heavy rain and hill runoff. The water has already entered the district's low-lying areas. Th... Read More


Holey Artisan case: Next steps to be taken after full copy of High Court verdict is published

Dhaka, July 1 -- The state will decide on its next steps in the case over the terrorist attack on Holey Artisan Bakery eight years ago after receiving the full copy of the High Court verdict, said Att... Read More


Short-term flooding likely in northeast Bangladesh in July

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Water Development Board has warned of potential short-term floods in the north and northeastern parts of Bangladesh amid incessant rain... Read More


Prottoy scheme: University teachers go on all-out strike from Monday

Dhaka, June 30 -- The Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers' Associations has declared an all-out work stoppage at public universities across the country on Monday as the government has not rem... Read More


HSC exams held amid heavy rain

Dhaka, June 30 -- Students sitting for the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent exams had to brave the heavy rain on Sunday morning to reach their exam centres. The rain dwindled the transport... Read More