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Biman unable to set up temporary Saudi Arabia offices, asks Hajj pilgrims to call Bangladesh branches

Dhaka, June 12 -- State-owned Biman Bangladesh Airlines says it has not been able to open up temporary offices in Saudi Arabia's Makkah and Madinah for Hajj pilgrims. Instead, Biman has requested Haj... Read More


Joy reunites with Hasina in New Delhi

Dhaka, June 12 -- Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has visited his mother in India, according to a report by the Hindustan Times. Joy, who resides in the Unite... Read More


Chattogram's two COVID hospitals run without ventilators

Dhaka, June 11 -- With a fresh uptick in coronavirus cases, Chattogram's two designated COVID-19 hospitals face a severe equipment crisis, putting intensive care out of reach for critical patients. B... Read More


Commonwealth promises support for Bangladesh's reform process

Dhaka, June 11 -- Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has expressed interest in assisting Bangladesh with political reforms ahead of the upcoming general elections. The secretary ... Read More


3 die as covered van crashes into motorcycle in Pabna's Ishurdi

Dhaka, June 11 -- Three people have been killed after a covered van crashed into a motorcycle in Pabna's Ishurdi Upazila. The accident occurred around 7am on Wednesday in the Munnar Mor area of Salim... Read More


3 die as covered van rams motorcycle, pedestrian in Pabna's Ishurdi

Dhaka, June 11 -- Three people, including a woman and her daughter, have been killed after a covered van ploughed into a motorcycle in Pabna's Ishurdi Upazila. The accident occurred around 8am on Wed... Read More


Redrawing constituencies: 607 petitions before EC draft. How will they be settled?

Dhaka, June 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) says it has received 705 petitions so far to redraw the constituencies of 75 seats in the national parliament. As these petitions were submitted before ... Read More


UK PM Starmer to visit Canada Saturday ahead of G7 Summit

Dhaka, June 11 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to begin a two-day official visit to Canada on Saturday, Jun 14. The announcement came on Wednesday from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, w... Read More


UK PM to visit Canada from Jun 14 ahead of G7 Leaders' Summit

Dhaka, June 11 -- UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to visit Canada on a two-day official trip. His visit will start on Jun 14, as announced on Wednesday by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carne... Read More


No interest in joining future elected government, says Yunus

Dhaka, June 11 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has made it clear that he has no interest in becoming part of the next elected government, saying his only responsibility is to ensure a "smooth and cred... Read More