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Several villages in Bangladesh celebrating Eid-ul-Azha Friday in line with Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, June 6 -- In keeping with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, several villages in Basirshal, Sherpur, Jhenaidah and Kurigram districts are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha on Friday. In Ba... Read More


Kalurghat rail bridge accident: Probe body formed

Dhaka, June 6 -- A four-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the train accident on Kalurghat Rail Bridge on Friday that left three people dead, said Railway officials. Four railway s... Read More


30-km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway stalls Eid travel rush

Dhaka, June 6 -- Traffic has slowed to a crawl along a 30-km stretch of the Dhaka-Tangail Highway as the holiday travel rush continued apace on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. On Friday, long queues of vehic... Read More


Padma Bridge gets record toll of Tk 534m in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 6 -- As many as 52,487 vehicles have crossed the Padma Bridge in the last 24 hours, generating a record toll collection of Tk 543.28 million, the highest ever in a single day. Altaf Hossa... Read More


Padma Bridge collects record toll of Tk 534m in 24 hours

Dhaka, June 6 -- As many as 52,487 vehicles have crossed the Padma Bridge in the last 24 hours, generating a record toll collection of Tk 543.28 million, the highest ever in a single day. Altaf Hossa... Read More


EU urges democratic reforms in Bangladesh's political transition

Dhaka, June 6 -- The European Union (EU) has said the regional grouping has consistently supported Bangladesh's political transition, calling for it to be underpinned by the rule of law, fundamental r... Read More


Prof Yunus hopes for consensus-based 'July Charter' by next month

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday expressed the hope that the government will be able to prepare a comprehensive 'July Charter', based on the consensus of all political part... Read More


Khaleda to celebrate Eid at Feroza, extends Eid greetings to citizens

Dhaka, June 6 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at her Gulshan residence "Feroza" in Dhaka, where she will exchange Eid greetings with members of the party's Standing Committee... Read More


Most wanted criminal Jahangir Kabir Lipton arrested by Army in Kushtia

Dhaka, June 6 -- Bangladesh Army arrested the notorious Jahangir Kabir Lipton, one of the most wanted criminals in the country, along with three of his close associates during an operation in Durbacha... Read More


Prof Yunus urges unity, sacrifice to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 6 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for holding the lessons of sacrifice of the holy Eid-ul-Adha and build the New Bangladesh which will be happy, prosperous and peacefu... Read More