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23 Indian fishermen freed from Bagerhat jail

Bagerhat, Jan. 27 -- Twenty three Indian fishermen were released from Bagerhat district jail on Tuesday following a court order. Jail authorities handed them over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard around... Read More


Dhaka's rail links with Sylhet, Ctg suspended as train derails

Kishoreganj, Jan. 27 -- Sylhet and Dhaka-Chattogram routes were suspended early Tuesday after a bogie of a Chattogram-bound train derailed in Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj. The incident occurred aro... Read More


Bangladesh sought neutral venue, not withdrawal from ICC tournament: Adviser

, Jan. 27 -- The government has not ruled out playing in T20 World Cup but asked for alternative venues to ensure the safety of players and spectators, said Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser... Read More


No decision yet on implementing proposed pay scale: Energy Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The interim government has not taken any decision to implement the proposed new pay scale for government employees although it approved the report of the latest Pay Commission, said ... Read More


Army Chief visits Rangpur ahead of national election

Rangpur, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman visited Rangpur on Tuesday to review security arrangements and troop activities under the 'In Aid to the Civil Power' operation ahead o... Read More


Stocks surge as DSE, CSE trade higher on broad-based gains

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) remained upbeat on Tuesday, as key indices posted strong gains amid a rise in the majority of l... Read More


Jute trader shot attack in Savar

Savar, Jan. 27 -- A young jute trader was shot by assailants in Ashulia of Savar on Monday afternoon. The injured, identified as Azad Hossain, 32, sustained a bullet wound to his leg, currently under... Read More


RAB raids Gazipur fake currency factory, arrests three

Gazipur, Jan. 27 -- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested three people after raiding an illegal counterfeit currency factory in Gazipur on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the RAB personnel rai... Read More


Youth injured in clash with BGB in Sylhet dies

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- year-old youth who was shot during a clash with members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Jaintapur upazila of Sylhet has died. Md Atiq Ahmed succumbed to his injuries while u... Read More


US Ambassador visits Chattogram Port to reinforce commercial cooperation

Chattogram, Jan. 27 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen visited Chattogram Port to reinforce commercial cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties, according to the embassy's spokespers... Read More