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Biman extends Dhaka-Riyadh flight suspension until November 30

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of its regular flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka route until November 30 due to security concerns amid the recent airstrikes in ... Read More


DMP tightens security across Dhaka after crude bomb blasts, bus arson

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has stepped up security across the capital, strengthening checkpoints, intensifying patrols and increasing surveillance following several crude bo... Read More


Khosru banks on 'economic turnaround' to achieve revenue target

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday expressed optimism that the government would be able to achieve its revenue collection target, saying the country's economi... Read More


Two buses damaged in arson attack in Dhaka's Pallabi

, Nov. 11 -- Two parked buses were damaged in an arson attack allegedly by miscreants in the city's Pallabi area early Wednesday. The incident occurred around 6:40am at Fulkoli intersection in the ar... Read More


TIB demands withdrawal of Shahe Alam's remarks, clarification of govt's position

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Wednesday called on State Minister for Local Government Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam to publicly apologise for hi... Read More


Burnt cooking oil poses serious threat to heart health: BFSA Chairman

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Repeatedly used or burnt cooking oil poses a serious threat to heart health, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) Chairman Md Shafiqul Islam said on Wednesday, urging consumers an... Read More


Salahuddin urges stronger international engagement to resolve Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday called for continued international diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe and dignified repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar national... Read More


AL, BCL activists operating covertly within Jamaat to survive: Rashed Khan

, Nov. 11 -- Prime Minister's Political Assistant Rashed Khan on Wednesday alleged that Awami League and Chhatra League activists were now trying to survive by operating covertly within Jamaat-e-Islam... Read More


Measles: Six more children die in Bangladesh

, Nov. 11 -- Six more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Wednesday bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to ... Read More


Central Bank allows 90-day loan facility to import 11 essential goods ahead of Ramadan

, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed importers to bring in 11 types of essential commodities on deferred payment (loan) terms of up to 90 days to keep market prices stable and ensure normal s... Read More