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Bangladesh flags concerns over recent Rohingya narrative based on "erroneous statistics"

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday conveyed its concerns to Myanmar and pointed out that Rohingyas are not 'Bengalis' as they have their own ethnic identities accepted by the Myanmar authority un... Read More


Bangladesh to convey position to Myanmar over Rohingya statement

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh will convey its position to Myanmar through its envoy in Dhaka today (Tuesday) over a "factually incorrect" statement issued by the Myanmar's military-backed government re... Read More


PM Tarique opens Revenue Conference 2026

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday inaugurated the Revenue Conference 2026, the second such event in the country, aimed at strengthening revenue collection and expanding the ta... Read More


Biman invites bids to dry lease three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- In a move to expand and modernise its fleet, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has invited international proposals to dry lease three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for six years, aiming t... Read More


Pesticide poisoning kills over 100 birds in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, Aug. 17 -- More than 100 native birds have died after pesticide was applied to a grassland in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga. The incident occurred in Dakshinpara of Parkrishnapur-Madna un... Read More


CIID seizes contraband worth Tk 1.8cr in three separate drives at HSJIA

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials have seized 349 cartons of foreign cigarettes, 380kg of banned beauty creams and one litre of foreign liquor in th... Read More


Foreign Minister highlights SAARC's significance in promoting stability, shared development in South Asia

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and emphasised the continued significance of SAARC in promoting... Read More


BNP-led govt rebuilding state from ruins: Rizvi

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Prime Minister's Adviser and BNP Standing Committee member Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said the BNP-led government took charge of the country amid a "devastated" situation and is now... Read More


Dhaka air quality remains moderate

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Dhaka's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 79. The capital ranked 20th on the list of the world's most pollu... Read More


CCGP approves purchase of two more cargoes of LNG

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government on Monday approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Tk 1,850 crore, includin... Read More