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Mahmud Hasan, seven others elected BGMEA president and VPs for 2025-27

, June 14 -- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh.... Read More


No compensation for locals even after 28 years of Magurchara tragedy

, June 14 -- Speakers from a human chain demanded adequate compensation as the local people in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district observed the 28th anniversary of the Magurchhara gas field expl... Read More


Dengue claims one life, 169 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 14 -- One death and 169 fresh cases were reported from dengue in 24 hour till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh 29 and number... Read More


7 new COVID-19 cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 14 -- 19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total nu... Read More


Govt identifies persistent inflation as top challenge in medium-term outlook

, June 14 -- The government has identified inflation as the foremost challenge for the economy in the coming days, like it has been for over two years now. "Recognizing the challenge of high inflatio... Read More


Offices, banks to reopen Sunday after 10-day Eid holiday

Dhaka, June 14 -- Government offices, banks, and financial institutions across the country will reopen on Sunday (June 15) after a 10-day holiday marking Eid-ul-Azha. Muslims in Bangladesh celebrated... Read More


Governor's London visit adds impetus to efforts to recover stolen assets: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur held important meetings separately with global experts to support key policy issues related to recovering stolen assets during his visit ... Read More


South Africa wins World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27yrs

Dhaka, June 14 -- South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday... Read More


'True Detective' duo reunite as McConaughey eyes Mike Hammer role

Dhaka, June 14 -- Matthew McConaughey and "True Detective" creator Nic Pizzolatto are reuniting for another epic detective story, a feature film adaptation of the iconic private investigator Mike Hamm... Read More


Locals block advisers' motorcade in Sylhet over stone quarry lease ban

, June 14 -- Local residents on Saturday blocked the motorcade of two government advisers in protest against the decision to permanently ban stone extraction leases in Sylhet's Jaflong area, as the of... Read More