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Biman flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur due to technical glitch

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- A Dubai-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport in India on Wednesday night following a technical issue. The aircraft, BG-347, carrying... Read More


SBMC students strike for 4th day over teacher shortage

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Students of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (SBMC) on Thursday maintained their class boycott for the fourth consecutive day, demanding an immediate resolution to the ongoing teacher s... Read More


Multi-tier security measures in place at Shaheed Minar: DMP chief

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Thursday assured that there is no security threat ahead of February 21 as multi-tier security measures have been ... Read More


Italy provides €3m to support UNHCR, WFP in Rohingya camps

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Italian government has reaffirmed its support for the one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by contributing €3 million. The funds will help UNHCR and WFP continue the... Read More


Hridoy's maiden ODI century guides BD to 228 against India

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Towhid Hridoy smashed his maiden ODI tonne in Bangladesh's first match in the ICC Champions Trophy against India in Dubai on Thursday. Riding on his century, Bangladesh posted 228 i... Read More


ACC sues ex-IGP Benazir, family for embezzling Tk11.34cr

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday filed a case against former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, his wife, and two daughters, accusing them of laundering... Read More


VAT on biscuits, cakes slashed from 15pc to 7.5pc

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The value-added tax (VAT) on biscuits and cakes has been reduced by half as it has been lowered from 15 per cent to 7.5 per cent following demands from processed food manufacturers, ... Read More


7th National Level Mental Arithmetic Competition and Aloha 3rd Convocation Held

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Aloha Bangladesh organized the 17th National Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition 2025 and Aloha 3rd Convocation on February 14 and 15, 2025 at Bashundhara International Conventi... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi agree to strengthen border security co-op

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Bangladesh and India on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to protecting human rights and reducing border violence through coordinated efforts. Both countries agreed to strengthen ... Read More


The Government Has Pledged to Enact road safety law By 2027

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Adilur Rahman Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Industries and the Ministry of Housing & Public Works, has committed to implementing a road safety law in Bangladesh by 2027. He announ... Read More