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Passenger vessels suspended on 10 routes from Bhola amid rough weather

Dhaka, July 25 -- Authorities have suspended passenger launch and sea-truck services on 10 internal routes, including Bhola-Lakshmipur and Monpura-Dhaka due to adverse weather. Under the influence of... Read More


Death toll in Milestone tragedy rises to 33 after another student succumbs to injuries

Dhaka, July 25 -- Another child who sustained severe burn injuries in the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has died, raising the death toll to 33. The deceased... Read More


Youth drowns while fleeing police chase in Gaibandha

Gaibandha, July 25 -- A young man drowned after jumping into a pond while fleeing from police in Saghata upazila of Gaibandha on Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Shishu Mia, son of Dula... Read More


Man held over Rampura firearm snatching; pistol, bullets recovered

Dhaka, July 25 -- Police have arrested a man accused in a case filed over snatching a licensed firearm from a businessman in the capital's Rampura area. The arrestee was identified as Yasin Patwari, ... Read More


G20 development efforts must include rural communities, says IFAD President

Dhaka, July 25 -- "Home to 80 per cent of the world's poorest people, the path to a sustainable future runs through rural areas. They remain rich in untapped potential - and inclusive rural transforma... Read More


Access of air passengers' relatives restricted at Dhaka Airport from Sunday

Dhaka, July 25 -- Maximum two persons will be allowed to accompany or receive passengers at the Departure Driveway and Arrival Canopy areas of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, with eff... Read More


Deep depression formed over Northwest Bay: BMD

Dhaka, July 25 -- The low over North Bay and adjoining area moved west-northwestwards and intensified into a well-marked low first and then into a Depression over Northwest Bay and adjoining West Beng... Read More


Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalate, at least 12 dead as airstrikes begin

Dhaka, July 25 -- Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia surged Thursday as deadly border clashes erupted, killing at least 12 people - mostly Thai civilians - and prompting Thailand to launch airstri... Read More


Dr Maksud Helali appointed new KUET VC

Dhaka, July 25 -- Dr Md Maksud Helali, a retired professor of Mechanical Engineering at BUET, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). ... Read More


NBR Chairman seeks to create business-friendly tax regime

Dhaka, July 25 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday emphasised creating a business and taxpayer-friendly tax culture by fully automating customs and VAT collect... Read More