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Ramisa murder: Testimony ends, self-defence hearing Wednesday

Dhaka, June 2 -- The testimony phase in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter concluded within a single day on Tuesday. Out of 18 witnesses, 16 made their depositions against prime ... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh wins against Cyprus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 81st session, competing against Cyprus. In the ballot,... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh secures 'historic, landmark' win against Cyprus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 81st session, competing against Cyprus which Dhaka desc... Read More


Killings linked to illegal intrusion or criminal acts should not be called border killings: Salahuddin

Dhaka, June 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said killings of individuals, who are involved in crime or illegal intrusion, by any border force within its own territory cannot be labelled... Read More


Trump criticizes Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, report says

, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump reportedly engaged in a tense phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon, amid concerns th... Read More


Auditor flags UCB's Tk 5,595 crore provision shortfall, warns of deep capital deficit

Dhaka, June 2 -- The external auditor of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has raised serious concerns over the bank's financial health, highlighting a provision shortfall of nearly Tk 5,595 crore and ... Read More


PM rejects proposal to rename Keraniganj TTC after Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, June 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday rejected a proposal to rename the Keraniganj Technical Training Centre (TTC) after former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, saying existing in... Read More


Shama Obaed seeks Switzerland's support for LDC graduation deferment

Dhaka, June 2 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed on Tuesday highlighted Bangladesh's application for deferment of the LDC graduation and sought Switzerland's support in this regard. Th... Read More


SEC to be restructured with new leadership team: Finance Minister

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government is completely restructuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a new leadership team select... Read More


Youth held over alleged rape of street child in Sylhet

Sylhet, June 2 -- A man was detained on Tuesday on allegations of raping a 12-year-old street child after allegedly intoxicating the victim in an abandoned building of the Sylhet Railway Station area ... Read More