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Fire at Satkhira private hospital under control

Satkhira, Aug. 4 -- The fire which broke out at a private hospital in Satkhira district town on Tuesday was brought under control after about one and a half hours of efforts. The fire originated from... Read More


India invites PM Tarique to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair, cites Feb bilateral invite

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- India on Tuesday confirmed that an invitation has been extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit as the BIMSTEC Chair, while a separate bilateral invitation... Read More


PM Tarique invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair in addition to separate bilateral invitation: India

Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- India on Tuesday confirmed that an invitation was extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit as the BIMSTEC Chair as a separate bilateral invitation has been... Read More


PM seeks stronger Bangladesh-Saudi strategic partnership, more investment

, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said Bangladesh is keen to build a strategic, multidimensional and long-term partnership with Saudi Arabia and invited greater Saudi investment, es... Read More


3 of a family found dead in Bagerhat

Bagerhat, Aug. 4 -- An octogenarian woman, her daughter and grandson were found dead at a house at Chanderkhola village in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat district on Tuesday. The deceased were identified... Read More


Measles death toll stands at 849 as 2 more children die in 24 hours

, Aug. 4 -- Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 849. The D... Read More


PM, US Pacific Fleet commander discuss defence cooperation, regional security

, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler on Tuesday discussed defence cooperation, humanitarian assistance, disaster response and regional secur... Read More


Bangladesh, South Korea conclude CEPA talks, eye duty-free trade boost

, Aug. 4 -- Bangladesh and South Korea on Tuesday jointly announced the conclusion of negotiations on the Bangladesh-South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for... Read More


Inclusive opinions to be taken for an acceptable constitutional amendment: Salahuddin

, Aug. 4 -- Chairman of the parliamentary special committee on constitutional amendment and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the body will recommend an "acceptable" constitutional amendm... Read More


PM Tarique sets December deadline for verified farmers' database

, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to prepare a complete and accurate database of farmers by December through a transparent verification process to... Read More