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Government publishes gazette on president Shahabuddin's resignation

Bangladesh, July 25 -- The Cabinet Division has published the official gazette confirming the resignation of president Mohammed Shahabuddin and the assumption of presidential responsibilities by Speak... Read More


Bangladesh reports six more deaths with measles symptoms, 78 new confirmed cases

Bangladesh, July 25 -- Bangladesh has reported six more deaths with measles symptoms over the past 24 hours. The total number of fatalities linked to confirmed measles infections and suspected cases ... Read More


New phone line installed as Shahabuddin's Gulshan residence is readied for his return

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Technicians have installed a new government telephone line at former president Mohammed Shahabuddin's Gulshan residence, where activity remained minimal after his resignation. ... Read More


Floodwaters could recede across Sylhet within three days

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Relief may be on the way for flood-hit parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj, although the Kushiara River continues to flow above the danger level at two monitoring stations. The Flood... Read More


Speaker Hafiz Uddin becomes acting president as Shahabuddin resigns

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has assumed the role of acting president after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned from office, citing "serious" health complications. The Constitution requ... Read More


Bangladesh reports five more deaths with measles symptoms in a day

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Another five people have died with measles symptoms over the past 24 hours, raising the nationwide death toll to 810 since Mar 15. The Directorate General of Health Services (D... Read More


From pension to protocol: Benefits Shahabuddin retains after resigning as president

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Former president Mohammed Shahabuddin remains entitled to a range of state benefits after stepping down, including a pension, healthcare and official protocol privileges. Under... Read More


Arson Attack on the country's first July Martyrs Memorial

Bangladesh, July 23 -- An arson attack was carried out on the country's first July Martyrs Memorial in the Hajiganj area of Narayanganj city early Tuesday, prompting police to launch an investigation ... Read More


Rain to drench all divisions, including Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Under the influence of an active monsoon, Dhaka has recorded 40mm of rainfall over the past 30 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Offic... Read More


HSC exams suspended over floods will restart Jul 27, says Minister Milon

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams suspended because of flooding in five districts under the Chattogram education board have been rescheduled to resume from... Read More