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Mohammadpur building fire under control

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The fire that broke out in a six-storey building in the capital's Mohammadpur on Monday afternoon has been brought under control. The fire started on the top floor of the building ar... Read More


Chinese medical experts join Khaled's treatment efforts

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- member team of specialist doctors from China Medical Team has arrived in Dhaka to assist in the treatment of ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in a highly critical condi... Read More


St Martin's reopens to overnight tourists as 1,174 arrive on day one

, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh reopened St Martin's Island to overnight tourists on Monday after months of restrictions, drawing 1,174 visitors on the first day as authorities tightened monitoring of operator... Read More


Tk 2105 cr housing projects for July martyrs' families, injured get govt nod

, Dec. 1 -- The government on Monday approved two major housing projects involving over Tk 2100 crore aimed at rehabilitating families of July martyrs and the injured protesters. The approval was giv... Read More


Tarique not a voter, but could be if EC decides: EC Secretary

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is not a voter, but he could still become one if the Election Commission (EC) makes a decision in this regard, said Election Commission Senior Secre... Read More


Only Dr Zahid to brief media on Khaleda's health: BNP

, Dec. 1 -- BNP has said all official updates over party chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health will be communicated exclusively by Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, a member of the ... Read More


No legal barrier to Tarique Rahman's return, says Law Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- There is no known legal bar preventing BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman from returning to Bangladesh, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said on Monday. "If any obstacles exist, we will... Read More


ECNEC clears 18 projects with Tk 16,0032 crore

, Dec. 1 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved 18 development projects involving a total outlay of Tk 16,0032.77 crore. The approval came at an ECNEC ... Read More


Woman, daughter die as speed boat overturns in Bay of Bengal

, Dec. 1 -- year-old woman and her minor daughter were killed as a speedboat overturned in the Bay of Bengal in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Maria... Read More


July Memorial set on fire in Manikganj

, Dec. 1 -- Miscreants set the July Memorial on fire on Dhaka-Aricha highway at Paschim Seuta near Manra Bridge in Sadar upazila of Manikganj district early Saturday. Kamal Hossain, officer-in-charge... Read More