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BNP holds talks with International Republican Institute delegation

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The BNP has held a meeting with a delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) in Dhaka, focusing on the country's political landscape in the wake of la... Read More


Parties given two more days to submit feedback on July charter draft

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Political parties have been given two more days to send their feedback on the consolidated draft of the July Charter, also known as the National Charter, prepared through a series of... Read More


Market capitalisation slips despite over Tk 10 billion turnover on DSE

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) turnover has crossed Tk 10 billion as Tk 2 billion worth of shares from pharmaceutical and chemical companies changed hands. Despite the surge, t... Read More


26 arrested over teen's killing at Geneva Camp

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of 26 individuals in connection with the death of Shah Alam, a teenager who was killed during a clash between two groups of drug dealers in ... Read More


Biman announces measures after spate of mechanical glitches on recent flights

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures in response to the recent recurrence of mechanical faults in several of its flights. In a p... Read More


Depression hits India's south Odisha coast, maritime ports asked to maintain caution

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The well-marked low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression before moving northwest and crossing the coast in India's south Odisha. The Ban... Read More


BNP leader Mirza Abbas flies to Bangkok for eye treatment

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has flown to Bangkok for eye treatment. He will receive treatment at the Rutnin Eye Hospital in Thailand's capital. His wife ... Read More


Police arrest Mohammadpur muggers' gang chief 'Bhagne Billal'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Police have arrested Billal, also known as "Agni Billal" and "Bhagne Billal", whom they allege to be the leader of gang of muggers in Mohammadpur. A Dhaka Metropolitan Police (... Read More


Low pressure in Bay: Cautionary signal No. 3 issued at ports

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has prompted authorities to hoist Cautionary signal No. 3 at Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports. Meteorologist Hafi... Read More


Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique hospitalised amid declining health

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique has been taken to hospital after his health deteriorated. He was admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka shortly before midnight on Sunday.... Read More