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Two cousins drown in Chapainawabganj River

Chapainawabganj, May 31 -- grade cousins drowned while bathing in the Pagla River in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Sunday afternoon, police said. The deceased were identified as Safi, 14, so... Read More


Jamuna Bridge collects over Tk 20 crore in tolls in six days ahead of Eid

Sirajganj, May 31 -- The Jamuna Bridge authorities have collected Tk 20.34 crore in tolls in the past six days as more than 2,62,000 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge ahead of eid-ul-Azha. Data from... Read More


Families throng Shishu Mela on last day of Eid holidays

Dhaka, May 31 -- Crowds of families and children flocked to Shishu Mela in the capital's Shyamoli area on the last day of the Eid holiday, turning the popular amusement park into a vibrant hub of fest... Read More


3-month ban on entry to Sundarbans from June 1 to protect wildlife, boost fish breeding

Bagerhat, May 31 -- The Forest Department has imposed a three-month ban on all forms of entry into the Sundarbans from June 1 to August 31 to facilitate the breeding of fish and other aquatic species,... Read More


Govt working to restore public confidence and traditional prominence of waterways: State Minister

Chandpur, May 31 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan on Sunday said the government is working with the highest priority to ensure safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers on w... Read More


Ziaur Rahman and Bangladesh are inseparable: Fakhrul

Dhaka, May 31 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said Ziaur Rahman and Bangladesh are inseparable, adding ... Read More


Mob violence claims 32 lives in May, up from 21 in April: MSF report

Dhaka, May 31 -- Deaths from mob violence rose to 32 in May from 21 in April, reflecting a growing tendency of people to take the law into their own hands, according to a report of Manabadhikar Shongs... Read More


Direct Sylhet-Guwahati flights to be launched soon: Commerce Minister

Sylhet, May 31 -- In an effort to transform Sylhet Osmani International Airport into a regional connectivity hub, direct flights between Sylhet and Guwahati in India will be launched soon said Commerc... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh intensifies final push as vote nears

Dhaka, May 31 -- Diplomatic efforts have intensified in the final stretch ahead of the election to the Presidency of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with geopolitical considerations contin... Read More


PM warns of tough time ahead, seeks party support to implement manifesto

Dhaka, May 31 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday warned party leaders and activists that a difficult and important time lies ahead, and called for their support in implementin... Read More