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Police, protesters face off at Islami Bank HQ

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Tensions escalated on Monday in Dhaka's Motijheel area as protesters remained stationed outside the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, while hundreds of police personnel ... Read More


Tofail Ahmed, key figure in 1969 uprising, dies at 82

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Tofail Ahmed, one of Bangladesh's most prominent political figures and a central leader of the historic 1969 mass uprising, died on Monday afternoon while undergoing treatment at... Read More


Tributes pour in for Manik Mia

Bangladesh, June 2 -- The 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist and founding editor of The Daily Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, was observed across the country on Monday with due respect... Read More


Fuel costs climb again

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Bangladesh has increased retail fuel prices for the second time in six weeks, raising the cost of petrol and kerosene by 5 taka per litre. The hike, effective from Monday, sets ... Read More


I only raped her, 'Dollar' did the killing

Bangladesh, June 2 -- The trial in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter began on Monday, with the two accused appearing before the Dhaka Metropolitan Child Violence Suppression Trib... Read More


Why Sheikh Hasina's Return to Bangladesh Remains Highly Unlikely

Bangladesh, June 2 -- More than 21 months after fleeing the country in disgrace, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continues to claim in interviews and online addresses that she will return to Bangl... Read More


Health alert as dengue cases increase

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Bangladesh recorded a sharp rise in dengue infections on Monday, with one new death and 110 fresh hospital admissions reported across the country in the past 24 hours. According... Read More


Fuel price pike as 'anti-people'

Bangladesh, June 2 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the government's latest fuel price increase, calling it "anti-people" and demanding its immediate withdrawal, as the party steps up its e... Read More


Reaches New Heights at UTMB World Series; national record by Imamur

Bangladesh, June 2 -- What is the UTMB World Series The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) was founded in 2003 by French trail-running enthusiasts led by Michel and Catherine Poletti. The inaugural rac... Read More


Investing in skills for an AI-driven future

Bangladesh, June 1 -- A few years ago, young people were assured that education and hard work would secure their future. Today, many graduates face a very different reality. With artificial intellige... Read More