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US pauses immigrant visas for Bangladesh, 74 other countries

, March 2 -- The United States has suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of Bangladesh and 74 other countries, the US Embassy in Dhaka said on Monday. However, the suspension does no... Read More


Unrepaired Paturia terminals spark fears of Eid travel chaos

Manikganj, March 2 -- ul-Fitr approaching fast, concerns are growing over possible travel disruptions at Paturia ferry and launch terminals, the main gateway to the country's southwestern region cover... Read More


PM Tarique orders women-only bus service in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to introduce a dedicated bus service for women in the capital. The instruction was given to Road Transport... Read More


Poll shows weak US public support for attacks on Iran

, March 2 -- A survey carried out shortly after the United States and Israel launched a major military operation against Iran suggests that only about a quarter of Americans support the attacks, highl... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi to stay open Monday, citizens urged to prioritise safety

Dhaka, March 2 -- The Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi will remain open on Monday, but Bangladeshi citizens have been urged to prioritise their safety and stay in secure locations amid the prevailing s... Read More


DSE, CSE rebound sharply in early trading after previous slump

Dhaka, March 2 -- Stocks posted a strong rebound in early trading on Monday, with key indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) registering significant gai... Read More


Absentia funeral held at DU for Khamenei

Dhaka, March 2 -- A group of students at Dhaka University offered an absentia funeral prayer for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack. The funeral was o... Read More


Electrician electrocuted to death in Dhaka's Kadamtali

Dhaka, March 2 -- An electrician died after being electrocuted while working in the Shani Akhra area under Kadamtali of the capital on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Md Mintu, 40. He w... Read More


Alauddin Al Azad appointed Religious Affairs secretary

Dhaka, March 2 -- The government has appointed retired Joint Secretary Munshi Alauddin Al Azad as Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs on a contractual basis for one year. The Public Admini... Read More


Tehran refuses negotiations; Israeli air strikes kill 31 in Lebanon

Dhaka, March 2 -- Iran has dismissed reports of renewed nuclear negotiations with the United States as Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon and Iran. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's National Sec... Read More