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Haji Salim, his son put on 4-day remand

, Oct. 20 -- A Dhaka court on Monday placed Haji Mohammad Salim, former lawmaker of Awami League (Dhaka-7) and his son Solaiman Salim on a four-day remand in a murder case filed with Shahbagh Police S... Read More


Mushtaq backs Rishad for Test, citing his height and bounce advantage

, Oct. 20 -- Bangladesh's spin coach, Mushtaq Ahmed, wants Rishad Hossain to play in Tests as well. He said Rishad's height and bounce may bring an advantage for him. Rishad bagged six wickets in the... Read More


Executive committee of Bangladeshi Charu Shilpi Sangsad formed

, Oct. 20 -- fledged executive committee of Bangladeshi Charu Shilpi Sangsad (BCSS) for the tenure 2025-2027 was announced on Saturday (October 18) with Artist Syed Mohammad Ali Pappu as president and... Read More


Govt plans to lower passport costs for overseas Bangladeshis

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- The government plans to reduce passport issuance fees for Bangladeshi expatriates living abroad, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Mon... Read More


Exporters estimate $1 billion loss from Dhaka airport cargo village fire

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- The Exporters Association of Bangladesh (EAB) on Monday said that the fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has caused an initial estimated loss ... Read More


Dhaka stocks see lowest turnover of current FY despite index rise

, Oct. 20 -- Despite a rebound in key indices after days of decline, the turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) plunged to its lowest level in the current fiscal year (FY2025-26) and in the past f... Read More


Dengue: 4 more die; 942 hospitalised

, Oct. 20 -- Four more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease to 249 this year. During this period, 9... Read More


Trial of July killings to be held at Speedy Trial Tribunals

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- The government has decided the trial of the cases filed over the killings during the July Uprising, except those already under trial at the International Crimes Tribunal, will be hel... Read More


15-year-old stabbed dead in Keraniganj

Keraniganj, Oct. 20 -- A teenage shop employee was stabbed to death in Kaliganj Boys Club area of Keraniganj late Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Md Ruman, son of Mohammad Sani of Muslim... Read More


Fakhrul laments growing political rifts despite July uprising

, Oct. 20 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul on Monday lamented that political divisions are widening despite the July mass uprising offering a chance for national unity. Speaking at a discussion... Read More