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BNP's Mintoo blames 15 years of graft, political unease for 'dire' state of financial sector

Dhaka, May 31 -- BNP's Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has blamed political instability and over a decade and a half of institutionalised corruption for what he calls the "dire" state of Bangladesh's ... Read More


Four flights land in Chattogram airport instead of Dhaka amid harsh weather

Dhaka, May 31 -- Four flights en route to Dhaka from different places have rerouted to and landed at the Shah Amanat International Airport due to inclement weather. These jets touched down in Chattog... Read More


Chattogram sees season's heaviest rainfall, loudspeaker alerts issued over landslide risk

Dhaka, May 31 -- Chattogram has recorded its highest rainfall of the season, prompting the district administration to begin loudspeaker announcements to evacuate residents from landslide-prone areas. ... Read More


Turmoil at mobile money giant Nagad as corruption allegations swirl

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh's top mobile financial services provider Nagad is facing a fresh wave of public scrutiny following reports of alleged embezzlement, irregular hiring, and internal power str... Read More


One dead, five missing after trawler capsizes in Meghna river off Hatia

Dhaka, May 31 -- A man has been found dead after a trawler capsized in the Meghna River near Hatia, an island Upazila in Noakhali, on Saturday afternoon. Five people remain missing, including a polic... Read More


Six missing after trawler from Bhasan Char capsizes in Meghna River

Dhaka, May 31 -- A passenger trawler has tipped over in the Meghna River of Hatia, an island Upazila in Noakhali, owing to strong winds and waves. Around 33 people have been rescued after the inciden... Read More


Indian defence chief minister admits to losing fighter jets in recent Pakistan conflict

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Indian military has confirmed losing an unspecified number of fighter jets in the May clashes with Pakistan but said the four-day conflict never came close to becoming a conflict.... Read More


India warns of flood risk as Teesta water level rises, Bangladesh on alert

Dhaka, May 31 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert following heavy rainfall and a sharp rise in water levels of the Teesta River, which flows downstream from Sikkim into... Read More


Mob beats 2 men to death in Dhaka's Darussalam

Dhaka, May 31 -- Two men allegedly involved in drug dealing and mugging have been beaten to death by a mob in Dhaka's Darussalam. The two young men had gone to the area around 12pm on Saturday when a... Read More


DU Chhatra Dal renews call for VC, proctor to step down

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Dhaka University (DU) unit of the Chhatra Dal has reiterated its call for the resignation of the institution's vice-chancellor (VC) and proctor for failing to ensure a safe campus... Read More