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Haribhanga mango harvest turns Northern Bangladesh into hub of economic activity

Rangpur, June 18 -- Every summer the arrival of Haribhanga mangoes brings a wave of excitement to northern Bangladesh. But in Rangpur and surrounding districts, the famed sweet and juicy fruit represe... Read More


Worker dies after falling from under-construction building in Jatrabari

Dhaka, June 18 -- A construction worker died after falling from the 7th floor of an under-construction building in the Shanir Akhra area of Jatrabari in the capital on Thursday afternoon. The decease... Read More


Dhaka's air turns unhealthy for sensitive groups

Dhaka, June 18 -- Dhaka ranked 9th among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 102 at 09:40 am. The air quality was classified as 'Unhealthy fo... Read More


Bangladeshi deposits in Swiss banks surge to Tk 12,751cr

Dhaka, June 18 -- The amount of money deposited by Bangladeshi nationals and entities in Swiss banks has jumped 41 percent to 834.16 million Swiss francs, equivalent to about Tk 12,751 crore, accordin... Read More


Two fishermen killed by lightning in Sylhet haor, another missing

Sylhet, June 18 -- Two fishermen were killed and another went missing after lightning struck their boat while they were fishing in a haor in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet on Thursday. The deceased wer... Read More


5.2m Yaba pills seized in special police drives since May 1

Dhaka, June 18 -- Members of police have seized over 5.2 million Yaba tablets along with large quantities of other drugs during the ongoing nationwide special operation launched on May 1, according to... Read More


Chinese FM Wang Yi to attend BRICS security meeting in India

Dhaka, June 18 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in India later this month. "At the in... Read More


No MP is a loan defaulter, Salahuddin says amid row in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, June 18 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday firmly rejected claims that the current Jatiya Sangsad is a "Parliament of loan defaulters," saying no sitting lawmaker can be cla... Read More


Bangladesh, Argentina eye stronger cultural ties

Dhaka, June 18 -- Bangladesh and Argentina have expressed keen interest in deepening cultural cooperation through literature, music, sports diplomacy and people-to-people exchanges. The keenness came... Read More


Stray dog bites 25 in Gopalganj in three days

Gopalganj, June 18 -- At least 25 people have been bitten by a stray dog in Muksudpur municipality of Gopalganj over the past three days, health officials said. The incidents occurred from June 15 to... Read More