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Death toll from Gazipur cylinder blast rises to 2 as another victim dies

Dhaka, March 16 -- One more victim of the fire ignited by a gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur's Kaliakair has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to two. The victim, identified as 45-yea... Read More


Jagannath University student, assistant proctor arrested over Abontika's death by suicide

Dhaka, March 16 -- Police have arrested Jagannath University student Amman Siddique and Assistant Proctor Din Islam over the death of pupil Fairuz Abontika by suicide. Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Det... Read More


Jagannath University student, assistant proctor detained over Abontika's death by suicide

Dhaka, March 16 -- Police have detained Jagannath University student Amman Siddique and Assistant Proctor Din Islam over the death of pupil Fairuz Abontika by suicide. Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Det... Read More


Bangladesh records 10 dengue cases, no deaths in a day

Dhaka, March 16 -- Hospitals in Bangladesh have admitted 10 new dengue patients in a day, taking the tally of infections since Jan 1 to 1,537 after the worst outbreak last year. The death toll from t... Read More


India did not interfere like other countries in Bangladesh election, says Quader

Dhaka, March 16 -- India supported Bangladesh in holding the general election without interfering with its internal affairs, according to Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. He emphasised ... Read More


Media placing too much importance on MV Abdullah, says foreign minister

Dhaka, March 16 -- The media's decision to put 'too much importance' on the hijacking of Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah and the kidnapping of its sailors by Somali pirates is having a negative impact, s... Read More


Jagannath University student dies by suicide, blaming 'abusive' classmate, assistant proctor on Facebook

Dhaka, March 16 -- A Jagannath University student has ended her life after leaving a note on Facebook, in which she implicated her classmate for sexually harassing her with "comments online". The stu... Read More


Misfiring Litton dropped from squad for final ODI against Sri Lanka

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh have left Litton Das out of the squad for the series-deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka after a string of poor outings with the bat. He has been replaced in the 15-man... Read More


Merger with Padma Bank: What's in it for Exim Bank?

Dhaka, March 16 -- In the swirling uncertainties of Bangladesh's banking sector, debt scam-ridden Padma Bank is unable to repay depositors, with its accumulated losses climbing close to Tk 10 billion.... Read More


Police to act if family files case over student's suicide: Jagannath University

Dhaka, March 16 -- Jagannath University's Acting Registrar Ainul Islam said police would look into student Fairuz Sadaf Abontika's death by suicide and take necessary measures if her family decides to... Read More