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Messi's father passes away

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Jorge Messi, father of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has died, according to reports. He was 68. Goal.com, citing multiple Argentine media outlets, reported the death. ... Read More


Measles, measles-like symptoms claim 4 more lives; death toll stands at 867

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Four more children died with measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Saturday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related d... Read More


CGS launches 'Reform Watch' initiative; speakers warn against slacking

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Democratic reform, institutional accountability, political tolerance and meaningful inclusion must remain at the centre of Bangladesh's post-July political transition, speakers said a... Read More


Riyadh Air launches Dhaka service with inaugural Boeing 787 flight

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, launched its first scheduled service to Bangladesh on Saturday, with its inaugural flight from Riyadh landing at Hazrat Shahjalal Inte... Read More


Govt focusing on domestic gas exploration, marine resource extraction: Home Minister

, Aug. 8 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the current government is putting importance on exploration of domestic gas resources, extraction of marine resources to develop the blue economy, e... Read More


Fish sanctuaries to be expanded in haors as govt moves to scrap leasing system: Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The government is taking steps to establish more fish sanctuaries in haors and wetlands to increase the breeding and production of native freshwater fish, Fisheries and Livestock and ... Read More


Allowing Hasina's activities in India contradicts its push for friendly ties: Home Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- New Delhi's desire for friendly relations is at odds with allowing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make anti-Bangladesh statements or engage in political activities from Indian... Read More


Yemen army attacks Houthis as UN warns of renewed conflict

, Aug. 8 -- Yemen's military has launched attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, prompting a warning from the United Nations that the country faces a growing risk of renewed large-scale fighting. Mean... Read More


All steps to be taken to protect Banshkhali people from flood: Relief Minister

Chattogram, Aug. 8 -- Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Saturday said the government will take all necessary measures to protect people of Banshkhali from recurrent floods. ... Read More


PM gifts vehicles to three July fighters for self-employment

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday gifted a CNG-run auto-rickshaw, two- battery-run rickshaws and two rickshaws to three July uprising fighters to help them earn a living and b... Read More