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UK overtakes Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's top remittance source

Dhaka, June 7 -- The United Kingdom overtook Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh's largest source of remittances in May, the first time it has topped the monthly rankings on record. Bangladeshis living... Read More


Compensation, accountability sought in legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-din Hospital

Bangladesh, May 29 -- A legal notice has been served seeking action against those responsible for the deaths and illnesses of several newborns at Ad-din Hospital in Dhaka's Moghbazar, along with compe... Read More


Man falls to his death from seventh floor in Bashundhara City shopping mall

Bangladesh, May 27 -- A man has died after apparently falling from the seventh floor of Bashundhara City shopping mall in the capital's Panthapath. The incident took place inside the shopping mall ar... Read More


Officials ordered to monitor local power supply throughout Eid holidays

Bangladesh, May 26 -- Senior officials of the Power Division and subordinate agencies have been directed to keep close watch on local electricity conditions during Eid-ul-Azha to ensure uninterrupted ... Read More


Parliament's South Plaza to host Eid congregation at 7:30am

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The Eid-ul-Azha congregation at the South Plaza of the parliament complex has been scheduled for 7:30am. The Parliament Secretariat shared this information on Tuesday, ahead of ... Read More


170 more Bangladeshis return from Libya as Mediterranean casualties continue to rise

Bangladesh, May 25 -- A group of 170 Bangladeshis detained in Libya during failed attempts to cross the Mediterranean to Europe has been repatriated. A chartered flight of Buraq Air carrying the Bang... Read More


SCBA chief calls for special benches to fast-track women, child abuse trials

Bangladesh, May 24 -- Supreme Court Bar Association President AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon has called for special benches in the Supreme Court to ensure the swift disposal of "sensational" cases, usually th... Read More


Outgoing Indian envoy Pranay Verma reflects on turbulent years, enduring Bangladesh ties

Bangladesh, May 24 -- In a reflective farewell message, outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma has shed light on how the relationship between Dhaka and New Delhi navigated "multiple transition... Read More


Bangladesh appoints three more prosecutors to International Crimes Tribunal

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has appointed three more prosecutors to the International Crimes Tribunal. A gazette notification was issued on Tuesday by the Solicitor Wing of the Law and Justice Di... Read More


Supreme Court suspends virtual proceedings, returns to in-person hearings

Dhaka, May 4 -- The Supreme Court administration has suspended its decision to hold virtual court proceedings in both divisions of the apex court. The decision was announced in a notice on Sunday. A... Read More