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Met office predicts light rain or drizzle in parts of country

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecasted that light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions ... Read More


Man dies during 2nd phase of ijtema

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- A man has died during the second phase of Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest religious gatherings for Muslims, on the bank of the Turag River in Dhaka's Tongi. This was the first deat... Read More


Bomb found at Carew & Co in Chuadanga, defused

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- A bomb found in the premises of Carew & Company Limited in Chuadanga's Darshana was successfully defused by a specialised bomb disposal team from Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). "The ... Read More


Trump rules out US role in Bangladesh, says it's up to Modi

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- US President Donald Trump has ruled out any involvement of the United States in Bangladesh's ongoing issues. "I'll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi),... Read More


Trump rules out 'US deep state' role in Bangladesh changeover

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Donald Trump has dismissed claims that the so-called US "deep state" played a role in the recent political unrest in Bangladesh that culminated in the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina g... Read More


Egg, poultry meat to remain affordable during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Prices of eggs and meat of poultry chicken will remain rational during the upcoming Ramadan, ensuring that these two essential items remain affordable for consumers. The assurance w... Read More


Elections could be held in December: Chief adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said If political parties reach a consensus on the reform proposals, elections will be held "as soon as possible" after their implementation and "cou... Read More


Police disperse protesters off Shahbagh intersection

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Police once again used force, including baton and water cannon, on Thursday to disperse scrapped primary schoolteachers as they staged a sit-in blocking the city's busy Shahbagh inte... Read More


BERC to hold hearing on proposals Feb 26

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has arranged a public hearing on the proposed gas-tariff hike for new industries and extended units of existing industries on February ... Read More


Police disperse Narsingdi Textile College students' protest outside Secretariat

Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Police on Thursday dispersed Narsingdi Textile Engineering College students from outside of Secretariat while they were protesting against the government decision of shutting down th... Read More