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Bus set ablaze in Dhaka's Mirpur

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Unidentified assailants have reportedly set fire to a passenger bus in Dhaka's Mirpur. The incident took place near metro rail pillar No. 266 in Shewrapara on Friday, according to Ka... Read More


Sirajganj mosque leases section of river, local fishermen fear loss of livelihood

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- A local mosque committee in Sirajganj has leased a 2.5km stretch of the Gohala River, raising concerns among more than a hundred fishing families who depend on the river for their liv... Read More


Prince William vows to bring 'change' to monarchy when he becomes king

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Prince William has indicated that reform will be a central part of his reign when he eventually becomes king. The Prince of Wales spoke candidly with actor Eugene Levy during the fil... Read More


39 rescued, 2 detained in human smuggling attempt to Malaysia from Teknaf hills

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard have rescued 39 people, including women and children, from the deep hills of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar, where they had been gathered for smuggling to M... Read More


BAU halls reopen after over a month, classes from Oct 5

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has reopened its student accomodations after remaining closed for a month and three days, with classes and exams scheduled to resume on Oct 5.... Read More


20 injured as Jamaat, BNP clash in Chandpur over 'edited' Facebook photo

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- At least 20 people have been injured in a clash between leaders and activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Chandpur's Hajiganj Upazila, triggered by a Facebook post containing "d... Read More


NCP continues pressing for 'Shapla' as election symbol, disputes EC's decision

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has again demanded the "Shapla" as its electoral symbol, rejecting the Election Commission's (EC) stance that the flower cannot be allocated due to it... Read More


Bangladesh slates Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla, demands release of all activists

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh has condemned the Israeli forces' interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza. In a statement on Friday... Read More


Last tributes for Ahmed Rafiq at Saheed Minar on Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Language Movement activist Ahmed Rafiq will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday, where people from all walks of life can pay their last respects. The tribute ceremony, ... Read More


Blame-shifting is interim government's 'habit', says India

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- India has rejected allegations that it instigated recent unrest in Bangladesh's Khagrachhari district, saying the country's interim government is "unable" to maintain law and order an... Read More