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PM returns to Dhaka after day-long visit to Dinajpur

Dhaka, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned to his residence in the capital on Monday night after spending a busy day in Dinajpur. The Prime Minister left Saidpur Airport on a domestic ... Read More


PM launches free Wi-Fi service at Saidpur Airport

Saidpur, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday evening inaugurated a free Wi-Fi service at Saidpur Airport as part of the government's initiative to improve public services and expand di... Read More


Strait of Hormuz closed to enemies, says Iran FM Araghchi

Dhaka, March 16 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has not sought a ceasefire or exchanged any messages with the United States and warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain close... Read More


Obaidul Islam appointed Dhaka University VC, Mamun Ahmed named UGC chairman

Dhaka University, March 16 -- Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam has been appointed the new vice-chancellor of University of Dhaka, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced on Monday. The ann... Read More


Two cousins drown in Mymensingh's Tarakanda

Mymensingh, March 16 -- Two cousins, both aged two, drowned in a water-filled pit near their house in Tarakanda Upazila on Monday. The deceased were identified as Aliullah, son of Babul Mia of Gopald... Read More


Patuaria ferry terminal still unprepared, Eid travellers fear suffering

Manikganj, March 16 -- Fitr fast approaching, the country's busiest river crossing at Paturia Ferry ghat remains far from ready, raising fears of major disruptions for thousands of homebound traveller... Read More


PM visits relatives' graves, offers fateha in Dinajpur

Dinajpur, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday evening visited the graves of his relatives and offered fateha at Sheikh Farid Model Graveyard on the outskirts of Dinajpur town. On his ... Read More


Workshop highlights media's role against human trafficking

Dhaka, March 16 -- Journalists can play a crucial role in breaking human trafficking networks and raising public awareness against such crimes, said former chief of the Special Branch (SB) of Banglade... Read More


Fire at Opsonin Pharm factory in Barishal under Control

Barishal, March 16 -- A fire that broke out at the Global Capsule factory of Opsonin Pharmaceuticals in the Rupatali area of Barishal on Monday afternoon has been brought under control. The blaze, wh... Read More


Dhaka air turns 'unhealthy', ranks worst globally

Dhaka, March 16 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world's most polluted cities on tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 167 at 8:13am. T... Read More