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Sri Lanka Cyclone 3 BD men rescued

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- More than 150 people - including three Bangladeshi nationals - have been rescued in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Joint operations by the Sri Lankan Air Force and Ind... Read More


Global palm oil prices fallen sharply, yet to BD

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Palm oil prices have fallen sharply on the global market, but Bangladeshi consumers are yet to see any relief. Although wholesale prices in the country have dropped by more than Tk45... Read More


20pc of eligible ethnic people covered in safety nets: TIB

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Only 19.7percent of eligible ethnic people in Bangladesh are enrolled in five key social safety net programmes meaning just one in five qualified individuals actually receives governm... Read More


4.9 quake jolts again

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Bangladesh shortly before 1am on Tuesday, with noticeable tremors reported across Chattogram and neighbouring ... Read More


NCP warns of resistance if corrupt EC officials are not removed: Nahid Islam

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday warned that the party will "resist" if immediate action is not taken against corrupt officials still working inside the ... Read More


UK doctor arrives in Dhaka to assist in Khaleda Zia's treatment

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Specialist physician Dr. Richard Beale from the United Kingdom has arrived in Dhaka to provide medical assistance to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. He a... Read More


CA praises armed forces' contributions, urges historic role in upcoming polls

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has lauded the enduring contributions of Bangladesh Armed Forces to national security, development and nation building activities. Recalling th... Read More


Writ petition filed seeking stay on election activities

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- A writ petition was filed on Wednesday with the High Court seeking its directives to issue a stay order on the activities related to the upcoming national election. General Secretary... Read More


ZI Khan Panna seeks unconditional apology

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Senior lawyer ZI Khan Panna sought an unconditional apology for his inability to represent as defence lawyer of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in two separate cases filed for cri... Read More


Khaleda Zia is a symbol of independence, sovereignty and unity: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that Begum Khaleda Zia, BNP chairperson and former prime minister, is a symbol of independence, sovereignty and unity in Bang... Read More