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Dev spending hits rock-bottom low at Tk 1.53t

Dhaka, July 23 -- Development spending in Bangladesh hit rock bottom in the past fiscal year as agencies under the post-uprising government trailed far behind even the pared-down Tk 2.26-trillion Annu... Read More


Shopkeeper held for 'raping' child in Khagrachhari

Dhaka, July 23 -- Police have detained a tea stall owner for allegedly raping a seven-year-old child in Ramgarh upazila of Khagrachhari. Ramgarh Police Station chief Md Moin Uddin said the man was ap... Read More


Six killed in truck-microbus collision in Natore

Dhaka, July 23 -- At least six people, including five women, were killed in a head-on collision between a microbus and a truck in Baraigram upazila of Natore on Wednesday morning. The identities of t... Read More


Identities of six deceased in Milestone plane crash yet to be confirmed: Health Ministry

Dhaka, July 23 -- The identities of six people, who died in the terrible Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash into Milestone School and College in Uttara on Monday, are yet to be determined, said au... Read More


Oil prices pause slide on US-Japan trade deal

Dhaka, July 23 -- Oil prices edged up in Asian trade on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a US trade deal, with Japan signalled progress on tariffs, though gains were capped by... Read More


Need to build tolerant society, not mobs: Tarique

Dhaka, July 23 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the public to remain "calm and united" during the nation's time of mourning. "I appeal to all pro-democracy comrades to remain calm and ... Read More


Milestone teacher laid to rest in Ashuganj as per her last wish

Dhaka, July 23 -- Masuka Begum (Nipu), a teacher at Milestone School and College who died from severe burn injuries following Monday's aircraft crash in Dhaka's Uttara, was laid to rest in Ashuganj, B... Read More


Gold price increased by Tk 1,574 per bhori

Dhaka, July 23 -- The price of gold has increased once again in Bangladesh. The price of the best quality gold, 22-carat, has risen by Tk 1,574 per bhori, bringing the new price to Tk 173,175. The B... Read More


CA consults leaders of four major parties

Dhaka, July 23 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus consulted leaders of four major political parties on Tuesday night on latest developments in the country, according to a Facebook post by the P... Read More


Dhaka seeks a timeframe for third round

Dhaka, July 23 -- Bangladesh has sought a time frame for resuming the third round of talks on new US tariff with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), sources said. Dhaka was supposed to sen... Read More