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ACC probes flat construction for govt officials on land meant for expressway victims

, June 15 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched a probe into construction of residential buildings for government officials on land originally acquired for people displaced by the Dhaka Elevated... Read More


Gonoforum President Mostafa Mohsin Montu dies

Dhaka, June 15 -- Gonoforum President and former MP Mostafa Mohsin Montu passed away while undergoing treatment at a city hospital on Sunday. He was 79. Montu, one of the organisers of the Liberation... Read More


ACC issues fresh summon to British MP Tulip Siddiq over alleged flat acquisition

Dhaka, June 15 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday once again summoned British MP of Bangladeshi origin, Tulip Siddiq, over allegations of unlawfully acquiring a flat from Eastern Housing in the ... Read More


Former UP chairman 'commits suicide' at Dhaka Central Jail

, June 15 -- Former chairman of Birulia Union Parishad of Savar Saidur Rahman Sujon allegedly committed suicide at Dhaka Central Jail on Sunday. He was found hanging with a towel wrapped around his n... Read More


Engine failure of 'Cox's Bazar Express' train leaves over 800 tourists stranded

Cox's Bazar, June 15 -- bound passengers were left stranded on Sunday afternoon after the engine failure of 'Cox's Bazar Express' train at Islamabad station in Eidgaon upazila of Cox's Bazar. Mohamma... Read More


Consensus Commission's 2nd round of talks resume Tuesday

Dhaka, June 15 -- The National Consensus Commission will restart its second round of the reform dialogue with political parties on Tuesday to finalise recommendations and prepare the July Charter. Th... Read More


Stocks open higher after Eid break despite price fall in majority issues

Dhaka, June 15 -- Trading on the country's two stock exchanges resumed on Sunday with an uptrend in key indices, as investors returned after a 10-day Eid holiday. But, most listed issues ended in the... Read More


Saudi Arabia executes journalist over social media posts

Dhaka, June 15 -- Saudi Arabia has executed a journalist, nearly seven years after his arrest over corruption allegations he allegedly made against members of the Saudi royal family on social media. ... Read More


Promote bamboo as alternative to timber in furniture making: Rizwana

, June 15 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday emphasised the need to promote bamboo as an alternative to wood in furniture making citing its availability, rapid growth, and eco-friend... Read More


Rains, thundershowers likely across country: BMD

, June 15 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain across the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Sunday. "Light to moderate rain or thunder show... Read More