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Commerce minister mourns secretary's death

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. In a condolence message on Friday, he said Mahbub... Read More


Hasina's extradition request being 'examined:' India

Dhaka, April 17 -- Reiterating its desire to engage constructively, India on Friday said they are examining the request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition as part of ongoing judicia... Read More


Governance crisis plagues banking sector

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's banking sector, which should operate as the backbone of the economy, is struggling to regain its footing due to a profound lack of good governance and deepening financi... Read More


Man seriously injured after abduction by fake police in Magura

, April 17 -- A man was allegedly abducted by individuals posing as police members and critically injured in Magura Sadar upazila on Friday, police and witnesses said. The incident took place in the ... Read More


Snakebite victim declared dead, 'faith healing' attempt sparks sensation in Barishal

, April 17 -- A bizarre incident has created sensation in Babuganj upazila of Barishal after a man, declared dead following a snakebite, was not buried as soon as possible, but rather his body was kep... Read More


Missing 6-year-old child's body found inside jute sack in Brahmanbaria

Brahmanbaria, April 17 -- year-old girl was recovered from a sack in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila on Friday, two days after she went missing, police said. The body was found around noon from an open ar... Read More


Hormuz transits require IRGC permission, Trump claims Iran won't close strait again

, April 17 -- Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will require permission from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian military official said on state television. Howeve... Read More


Two workers die from toxic gas in Narayanganj water tank

Narayanganj, April 17 -- Two construction workers died on Friday after reportedly inhaling toxic gas inside a water tank of an under-construction building in Fatullah upazila of Narayanganj. The inci... Read More


Trump says US will get Iran's enriched uranium

, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump said Washington will obtain all of Iran's enriched uranium as part of an anticipated agreement, while maintaining that no financial exchange would be involved. ... Read More


Kiwis read conditions better, cruise to 26-run victory over Bangladesh in first ODI

Dhaka, April 17 -- Fast bowlers Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith orchestrated a late batting collapse to lead New Zealand to a 26-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI on Friday at the Sher-e-Ban... Read More