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In loving memory of Hamiduzzaman Khan

Dhaka, July 22 -- Today, my heart is heavy beyond words. I have lost a cherished friend, Bangladesh has lost one of its brightest lights, and the world has lost a true artist, a mentor, and a humanita... Read More


Air Force chief advises against 'falling for rumours' after F-7 jet crash kills schoolchildren in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 22 -- After a deadly school crash involving an F-7 BGI, Bangladesh Air Force chief has brushed aside safety concerns, calling online speculation "rumours" and defending the jet's performan... Read More


Trade-based money laundering drains $16b a year for laxity

Dhaka, July 22 -- Bangladesh loses US$16 billion annually through trade-based money laundering alone for policy leniency and lax regulation of trading operations, reveals an official outfit's study an... Read More


India sending urgent medical support for burn victims in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 22 -- A team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses with necessary medical support from India are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka shortly to treat aircraft crash victims, said the Indian Minis... Read More


Oil falls as trade war concerns increase worries about fuel demand

Dhaka, July 22 -- Oil prices declined on Tuesday as concerns the brewing trade war between major crude consumers the US and the European Union will curb fuel demand growth by lowering economic activit... Read More


Tarique calls for calm amid national mourning

Dhaka, July 22 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called upon all pro-democracy stakeholders in Bangladesh to maintain calm and cohesion during the ongoing period of national mourning, f... Read More


Trader hacked dead by teen gang attack in Khulna

Dhaka, July 22 -- A trader was stabbed to death by miscreants in Nirala area of Khulna city on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Zakir Hossain, 48, son of Latif Hawlader of Morrelganj upaz... Read More


Gold price increased by Tk 1,050 per bhori

Dhaka, July 22 -- The price of gold has been increased by Tk 1,050 per bhori (11.664 grams) in Bangladesh, for 22-carat gold. From now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 171,601 per bhori, 21-carat Tk 16... Read More


Calm returns to Secretariat area as students finally leave after day of drama

Dhaka, July 22 -- The situation around the Secretariat returned to normal Tuesday evening, after hours of tense standoff and repeated clashes between protesting students and law enforcement personnel.... Read More


Houthis claim fresh drone attacks on Israel

Dhaka, July 22 -- Yemen's Houthi armed group claimed on Monday that it had launched five drone attacks targeting "military and vital" sites in Israel. In a televised statement broadcast by Houthi-run... Read More