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Iran denies passage, BSC vessel 'Banglar Joyjatra' forced to return to Sharjah

, April 10 -- A Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel, Banglar Joyjatra, failed to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as it did not receive clearance from Iran and is now heading back to Shar... Read More


Tehran proposes Strait of Hormuz transit fees to be paid in Iranian currency

, April 10 -- Iran has proposed that transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz be paid in the Iranian national currency, the rial, as part of a parliamentary initiative aimed at reshaping maritime pay... Read More


Hezbollah chief vows continued 'resistance', rejects 'free concessions'

, April 10 -- General Naim Qassem has vowed that the group's "resistance continues as long as there is breath," rejecting what he called "free concessions" to Israel amid escalating cross-border tensi... Read More


Vance departs for Pakistan talks, says Trump set 'clear guidelines' for Iran negotiations

, April 10 -- US Vice President JD Vance has said that President Donald Trump has issued "pretty clear guidelines" for upcoming negotiations with Iran, adding that he expects the talks to be "positive... Read More


Islamabad waiting for US and Iran delegations to arrive

Dhaka, April 10 -- Security has been stepped up across Pakistan's capital as authorities await the arrival of delegations from the United States and Iran for expected talks. In the D-Chowk area, near... Read More


Van driver beaten to death in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, April 10 -- A van driver was allegedly beaten to death following a trivial dispute in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Alam Ali, 43, son of Md ... Read More


Schoolgirl found unconscious in classroom in Kushtia; sexual assault suspected

Kushtia, April 10 -- year-old schoolgirl was rescued unconscious from a classroom of a school in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia on Thursday night, with doctors suspecting sexual assault. The Class-VI girl... Read More


DSCC to plant 300,000 trees over five years

Dhaka, April 10 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Friday announced that the city corporation will plant 300,000 trees over the next five years in areas under its juri... Read More


Hajj pilgrims urged to avoid carrying prohibited items on flights

, April 10 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested all pilgrims to strictly refrain from carrying prohibited goods - whether for personal use or at the instigation of Hajj agencies or third... Read More


Graft-tainted EVMs turn burden; experts push for disposal after probe

, April 10 -- Around 150,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), procured at a cost of Tk 3,825.34 crore to modernise Bangladesh's election system during the Awami League regime, have now become a burd... Read More