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Chuadanga swelters at 39.5degC as moderate heatwave grips west-southwest Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 23 -- A moderate heatwave has been sweeping over Chuadanga, sending temperatures soaring and leaving residents struggling with intense heat and humidity. The southwestern district record... Read More


Expulsion order of 37 KUET students withdrawn, residential halls reopened

Dhaka, April 23 -- The expulsion order of 37 students of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has been withdrawn. The university administration also decided to reopen all halls ... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against Shaon in case filed by stepmother

Dhaka, April 23 -- An arrest warrant has been issued against actress, filmmaker, and singer Meher Afroz Shaon in a case filed by her stepmother. Arrest warrants have also been issued against nine oth... Read More


Dhaka stocks extend losing streak to 8th day

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's premier bourse, has continued a downward spiral as the key index ended in the red for the eighth straight day. The DSEX shed four more... Read More


Bangladesh leader Yunus denounces 'militant attack' in Kashmir, sends condolences to India

Dhaka, April 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock over the suspected militant attack on tourists in Kashmir, sending condolences to India in a show of solidarity against terrori... Read More


Qatar can play key role in urging OIC to push Rohingya repatriation, says CA Yunus

Dhaka, April 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged Qatar to take a strong role in repatriating Myanmar's forcibly displaced Rohingya people who are taking refuge in Bangladesh. Qatar could use... Read More


Ex-war crimes prosecutor Tureen Afroz breaks down in the dock ahead of hearing

Dhaka, April 23 -- Former International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) prosecutor Tureen Afroz broke down in tears in the courtroom ahead of a hearing on a police plea to place her under arrest in an anti-terr... Read More


Court opens trial in Magura 'child rape' case

Dhaka, April 23 -- A tribunal has indicted four individuals accused of the "rape and murder" of an 8-year-old in Magura, paving the way for the start of trial proceedings in the much-discussed case. ... Read More


ACC notices returned undelivered 3 times to Tulip's Dhaka addresses

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sent three separate notices to British MP Tulip Siddiq over a span of two months, seeking her statement over alleged irregularities involving a ... Read More


Police take Kohinoor Chemicals official into custody over 'derogatory remarks' about prophet

Dhaka, April 23 -- Police say they have taken a Kohinoor Chemicals Company executive into custody over allegations of making "derogatory remarks" about Prophet Muhammad (SM). Dhaka Metropolitan Polic... Read More