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Gabtoli fire destroys over 150 Shanties

Dhaka, March 6 -- A fire broke out at the Shahi Masjid slum in the capital's Gabtoli area early Thursday, destroying over 150 shanties before it was brought under control after more than an hour. The... Read More


Badruddin Umar declines Independence Award, citing longstanding stance

Dhaka, March 6 -- Noted writer and intellectual Badruddin Umar has declined the Independence Award, hours after the government named him among eight recipients for 2025. "I am thankful to the governm... Read More


Google leans further into AI-generated overviews for its search engine

Dhaka, March 6 -- Google is updating its ubiquitous search engine with the next generation of its artificial intelligence technology as part of an effort to provide instant expertise amid intensifying... Read More


Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

Dhaka, March 6 -- US President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White Ho... Read More


CAAB to re-hire chief engr Habib amid graft charges

Dhaka, March 6 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has decided on a one-year contractual appointment of chief engineer Md Habibur Rahman despite a recent court order for taking depart... Read More


Labour law being updated matching global standards

Dhaka, March 6 -- Bangladesh's labour law is being updated on "international standards" for improving the living conditions of millions of labourers employed in different sectors. Chief Adviser Profe... Read More


12 more arrested under 'Operation Devil Hunt'

Dhaka, March 6 -- Police on Tuesday arrested 12 people from Mohammadpur area in the capital as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt across the country to keep law and order under control. Assista... Read More


Rights activists demand separate directorate for children

Dhaka, March 6 -- Child rights activists have demanded formation of a separate directorate for children to protect them from abuse, addiction and child marriage, and engaging in criminal activities du... Read More


MPO teachers to get allowance hike from Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, March 6 -- Teachers and employees of the private MPO-enlisted schools will see increases in festival, housing and medical allowances with effect from the next Eid-ul-Azha. Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud... Read More


FSIB signs agreement with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital

Dhaka, March 6 -- First Security Islami Bank PLC signed an agreement with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited on 4 March 2025, Tuesday, at the bank's head office. Under this agreemen... Read More