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Political divisions will pave way for Hasina's return: Rizvi

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday criticised Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for what he described as fostering divisions in politics, warning that continued d... Read More


Australia commits AUD 25.25m to sustain life-saving support for Rohingyas

, Aug. 3 -- The Government of Australia and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Monday announced a contribution of AUD 25.25 million to sustain life-saving assistance and protection for Rohingya refugees... Read More


Three of a family injured in Barishal explosion

, Aug. 3 -- Three people were seriously injured in an explosion at a house at Dudholmou village in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal on Monday morning. The injured were identified as Hanufa Begum, wife o... Read More


55 lakh people to receive 30 kg of rice at Tk 15 per kg

, Aug. 3 -- The government has started distributing rice under its Food Friendly Programme from August 1 to ensure food security for low-income people and maintain market stability. A total of 55 lak... Read More


Ex-NBR official Matiur indicted in graft case

, Aug. 3 -- A Dhaka court on Monday framed charges against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for amassing wealth bey... Read More


Benazir may hold passports from multiple countries: Home Minister

, Aug. 3 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who was recently granted conditional bail in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), may hold passports from multiple countries, Home Minist... Read More


Deadly poisonous flowers may help develop new medicines, scientists find

, Aug. 3 -- Researchers have discovered that two highly poisonous flowering plants-wolfsbane and larkspur-could help pave the way for new medicines to treat pain, malaria and cancer, while also offeri... Read More


Political unity, social stability need to be addressed in Bangladesh's governance journey: China

, Aug. 3 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Monday said challenges such as maintaining "political unity and social stability" under complex circumstances, breaking through the bottleneck o... Read More


Measles treatment costs push 89pc families into debt: BDRCS-IFRC

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Families across Bangladesh are being pushed into debt as they struggle to cover the hidden costs of measles treatment, according to a joint assessment by the Bangladesh Red Crescent S... Read More


Two more die with measles symptoms in Sylhet; division's toll reaches 116

, Aug. 3 -- Two more children have died with measles symptoms in Sylhet Division in the 24 hours until this morning, raising the total confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 116, the Divisi... Read More