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Residents asked to move to safer places in parts of Khagrachari amid landslide risks

Khagrachhari, May 28 -- Amid continued heavy rainfall the Khagrachhari district administration has launched an awareness campaign to prevent casualties and damage from potential landslides in the hill... Read More


Low pressure area over Bay intensifies into well-marked low

Dhaka, May 28 -- The low pressure area over the Northwest Bay and adjoining area intensified into a well-marked low over the same area. "It is likely to intensify further," said a Met office bulletin... Read More


Govt forms ad-hoc Bar Council for Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 28 -- The government has formed an ad-hoc Bar Council under Article 8 of the Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 46 of 1972), according to an o... Read More


Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam walks free after acquittal

Dhaka, May 28 -- e-Islami Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam, who was acquitted by the Appellate Division from a death sentence in a war crimes case, has been released from jail. According... Read More


ERD, EC, UN join hands to support inclusive, credible polls in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 28 -- The Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Election Commission and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement on Wednesday to la... Read More


First T20: Pakistan recover from early loss of 2 wickets against Bangladesh in Lahore

Dhaka, May 28 -- Hosts Pakistan faced initial batting collapse losing two wickets for just five runs in 1.2 overs against touring Bangladesh after opting to bat first in the first match of three-match... Read More


Moderate earthquake shakes Dhaka, northeastern Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 28 -- A moderate earthquake rattled Dhaka and several other parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday, causing momentary panic but no reported casualties. According to the Europ... Read More


Wang's visit to elevate Dhaka-Beijing comprehensive ties to new heights: Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, May 28 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao's upcoming visit would elevate the "Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership" b... Read More


Visitors banned from entering secretariat on Mondays and Thursdays

Dhaka, May 28 -- Visitors from now on will not be allowed to enter the Bangladesh Secretariat on Mondays and Thursdays each week, according to a decision by the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to... Read More


Bangladesh Women's football team makes their 2nd training session in Amman

Dhaka, May 28 -- Bangladesh National Women's football team, now in Jordan to play two International friendlies against Indonesia and hosts Jordan, made their 2nd training session Wednesday morning at ... Read More