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Iran says 'finger on trigger' as Trump claims Tehran wants talks

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard has warned the United States that its forces remain on high alert, even as President Donald Trump said Tehran appears willing to enter negotiation... Read More


35 detained in Task Force raids in Tongi

Gazipur, Jan. 23 -- At least 35 people were detained in overnight special raids conducted by the Task Force in the Ershad Nagar and Haji Mazar slum areas of Tongi in Gazipur ahead of the national elec... Read More


Child drowns in bucket at Kamrangirchar home

, Jan. 23 -- year-old girl died after falling into a bucket of water at her home in Chan Mosque area of Kamrangirchar, Dhaka. The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:30 pm. The child, identified ... Read More


Bangladesh stock markets open higher on week's last trading day

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Trading at the country's stock markets began on a positive note on the last working day of the week, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock ... Read More


Electrician dies from contact with live wire on the job in Jatrabari

, Jan. 22 -- An electrician died on Thursday after being electrocuted while working on the wiring at a house in the Kajla Naya Nagar area of Jatrabari in the capital. The deceased was identified as M... Read More


Tarique Rahman promises family cards for four crore households

Sylhet, Jan. 22 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said his party would introduce family cards for four crore households if his party comes to power. He made the remarks during an interactive... Read More


CNG driver in Chattogram beaten to death; CCTV footage goes viral

, Jan. 22 -- run auto-rickshaw driver was beaten to death by assailants in Bayezid Bostami area of Chattogram city on Tuesday, police said. The incident took place around midnight near Amin Jute Mill... Read More


Police ban drone use during BNP rally in Sylhet

Sylhet, Jan. 22 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has imposed a ban on flying drones over the Alia Madrasa field during a BNP rally, citing security concerns. The BNP is set to hold the rally at Al... Read More


Patients in peril as Rangpur Medical College doctors' strike enters second day

, Jan. 22 -- The strike by intern doctors at Rangpur Medical College (RMC) Hospital entered its second consecutive day on Thursday, leaving patients in serious distress. The doctors began the protest... Read More


Egypt's Siwa Salt Lakes: why you float instead of sinking

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Siwa Salt Lakes in Egypt's Siwa Oasis are known for their striking turquoise water and for a rare experience: in many of the pools, it is extremely difficult to sink. Unlike some... Read More