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Drug peddler snatched from police custody after assaulting cops in Lalmonirhat

, May 14 -- A group of people believed to be drug traders, snatched away an alleged drug peddler from police custody after physically assaulting two police officers in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirha... Read More


Switzerland wants to promote innovative financing, entrepreneurship: Swiss Ambassador

Dhaka, May 14 -- Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Reto Renggli on Thursday said promoting innovative financing in emerging economies is one of Switzerland's priority areas. "This is why we are... Read More


Socioeconomic development sukuk bonds oversubscribed by 12.3 times

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Shariah compliance government bonds 'Sukuk' gets popularity among the investors in Bangladesh as 12.30 times oversubscribed for its 8th draw. The auction for 8th Bangladesh Gover... Read More


CBNS-II project trains 550 nursing professionals in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 14 -- A total of 550 individuals received training under the "Project for Capacity Building of Nursing Services Phase 2 (CBNS-II)," a technical cooperation initiative jointly implemented by... Read More


UNFPA, CU convene event series on adolescent wellbeing

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence (GAGE) programme, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Chittagong are partnering this week to advance evidence-i... Read More


Listed criminal held with foreign pistol, yaba in Dhaka's Banani

Dhaka, May 14 -- Police arrested an alleged listed criminal and drug trader from the capital's Banani area early Thursday. They also recovered a foreign-made pistol, yaba tablets and cash from his po... Read More


Minister emphasises setting up health centres in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata

Dhaka, May 14 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Thursday stressed the need for establishing health centres at Cox's Bazar and Kaukata sea beaches in a bid to ensure the security ... Read More


Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 439 as 7 more children die in 24 hrs

, May 14 -- Seven more children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00am on Thursday, taking the death toll to 439. Of the new deaths, one was confirmed as measles... Read More


Schoolboy dies after lightning strike while playing football in B'baria

Brahmanbaria, May 14 -- year-old schoolboy died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Thursday afternoon. The deceased was identified as ... Read More


Housing Minister orders NHA to ensure harassment-free flat purchase, ownership transfer

Dhaka, May 14 -- Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher on Thursday directed officials of the National Housing Authority (NHA) to streamline flat purchase and ownership transfer services, to ... Read More