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India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over tourist killings

Dhaka, May 3 -- India said on Saturday it had banned the import of goods coming from or transiting via Pakistan and barred Pakistani ships as tensions rise between the nuclear-armed neighbours in the ... Read More


NCP warns Yunus government over Awami League trial

Dhaka, May 3 -- Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have harshly criticised the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus, accusing it of "delaying" the prosecution of the ousted Awami Leagu... Read More


6 dead, over 60 injured in Goa's Lairai Zatra stampede

Dhaka, May 3 -- Six people have died with over 60 injured in a stampede at India's Goa during the Shree Lairai Zatra festival, local media reports. The stampede occurred during a large religious gath... Read More


India's Adani Power expects Bangladesh to pay dues in full

Dhaka, May 3 -- India's Adani Power is optimistic about recovering the full amount owed by Bangladesh for electricity supplied under a cross-border agreement. Quoting Dilip Jha, the company's chief f... Read More


4 dead, flight operations disrupted at Delhi Airport after heavy rain as IMD issues red alert

Dhaka, May 2 -- At least four members of a family have died amid adverse weather in the Indian capital of Delhi. A woman and her three children died after a tree collapsed due to strong winds, causin... Read More


Chicken prices on the rise as vegetables remain stable

Dhaka, May 2 -- After a brief decline last week, chicken prices have risen once again, while vegetable prices have remained stable after surging previously. A visit to Dhaka's Mohakhali and Saat Tola... Read More


Novoair suspends service, says it is 'temporary'

Dhaka, May 2 -- Novoair, one of Bangladesh's three private airlines, has stopped operating its flights. On Friday, Novoair's Head of Marketing and Sales Mesbahul Islam confirmed the news to bdnews24.... Read More


Secret torture chamber found in Sirajganj, victims dig out tunnel to escape

Dhaka, May 2 -- A secret torture chamber has been discovered in Raiganj Upazila of Sirajganj, where a woman and an elderly man were allegedly held captive for five months before managing to escape by ... Read More


UN corridor decision will be made after discussions with all parties, says press secretary

Dhaka, May 2 -- Amid the ongoing debate over a "humanitarian corridor" for aid to Myanmar's Rakhine State, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said if the United Nations (UN) leads the i... Read More


1 dead, 2 injured in hit-and-run accident on Dhaka's Airport Road

Dhaka, May 2 -- Police say one person has been killed and two others have been critically injured after they were hit by a car on Dhaka's Mirpur Road. The incident occurred in front of the Maasranga ... Read More