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13 new COVID-19 cases reported in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh has confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours to 7pm on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections this year to 215. Of the 215, 57 cases were detected i... Read More


Awami League leaders protest outside Yunus's hotel in London

Dhaka, June 10 -- Banned from all political activities in Bangladesh, Awami League activists in London have launched protests in front of a hotel where Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is residing on his ... Read More


Bangladesh's 'July protests participant' found on West Bengal voter roll

Dhaka, June 10 -- A man who reportedly took part in Bangladesh's July protests in 2024 has been listed as a registered voter in India's West Bengal, according to The Hindu, fuelling political controve... Read More


Banshkhali doctor arrested over 'derogatory comments' about prophet

Dhaka, June 10 -- Police have arrested a rural doctor over allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (SM) in Chattogram's Banshkhali Upazila. The accused, Prabir Chowdhur... Read More


Tourists, locals clash in Sylhet's Jaflong, visitors 'barred' from Utmachhara

Dhaka, June 10 -- Tourists have reportedly been involved in a physical altercation with locals at Jaflong, a tourism hotspot in Sylhet's Gowainghat Upazila. Meanwhile, locals have allegedly barred tou... Read More


First Hajj return flight carrying 377 pilgrims lands in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 10 -- The first return flight for Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Dhaka from Saudi Arabia. The Saudia Airlines jet touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10:55am on Tuesda... Read More


St Martin's paradox: As uncertainty shrouds lives and livelihoods, nature thrives

Dhaka, June 10 -- On the secluded shores of St Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island, a curious dichotomy is unfolding away from the prying eyes of the mainland. Tourists have vanished due ... Read More


Cabrera confident despite odds as Bangladesh prepare for Singapore showdown

Dhaka, June 10 -- Asked whether a defeat to Singapore might cost him his job, Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera responded with a smile. "Not worried," he said, but made his ambition clear: despite... Read More


Oppressive heat likely to persist despite fall in temperatures

Dhaka, June 10 -- As the Bengali month of Joishtho draws to a close, a heatwave sweeping across parts of Bangladesh is likely to subside from Wednesday, according to forecasts by the Bangladesh Meteor... Read More


December election possible if government 'sincere' about reforms, says Left Democratic Alliance

Dhaka, June 10 -- The leaders of the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) have reiterated their call for holding the general election by December this year to revive democracy. In a media statement on Mond... Read More