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Fertiliser dealer appointments trigger uproar in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, Nov. 11 -- A heated exchange took place in Parliament on Wednesday over allegations of irregularities and nepotism in the appointment of fertiliser dealers, with opposition bench membe... Read More


BIP, others urge govt to reverse decision scrapping Dhaka-Gazipur BRT lane

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) and several other organisations Wednesday urged the government to review and reconsider its decision to scrap the dedicated bus lane on the... Read More


Dollar crosses Tk 125 in banking channels amid soaring fuel import costs

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The exchange rate of the US dollar in Bangladesh's banking channels has crossed Tk 125, driven by a surge in demand for fuel and petroleum imports, defying various stabilization meas... Read More


British Council celebrates 75 years in Bangladesh with Duchess of Edinburgh

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The British Council marked 75 years of its presence in Bangladesh with a celebration at its Dhaka premises, highlighting its work in education, English language learning, arts and cu... Read More


372 armed attacks kill 316 in CHT over five years: Salahuddin

Sangsad Bhaban, Nov. 11 -- A total of 316 people were killed and 485 others injured in 372 attacks by armed groups on security personnel and civilians in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) over the last... Read More


Dengue claims 4 more lives in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Four more people died of dengue and 1,900 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours to 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the country's dengue ... Read More


CRP founder Dr Valerie Taylor receives CBE insignia

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) Dr Valerie Taylor was formally presented with the insignia of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) a... Read More


Tarique, Uzbek President discuss strengthening bilateral ties

Antalya, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya,... Read More


Dhaka expresses 'deep concern' over deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Secretary (Bilateral) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Md Nazrul Islam on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar, particular... Read More


Biman extends Dhaka-Riyadh flight suspension until November 30

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of its regular flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka route until November 30 due to security concerns amid the recent airstrikes in ... Read More