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Government moves to launch 'Family Card' pilot in 8 divisions

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The government has moved to launch the "family card" programme on a pilot basis across eight Upazilas in as many divisions of the country, fulfilling a key electoral pledge to streng... Read More


Temperatures rising, but no sign of rain yet

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Temperatures are rising across Bangladesh, with the Met Office saying there is little prospect of rain in the coming days. "We had indicated earlier that temperatures would rise aft... Read More


Two jailed as authorities seize 400kg of horse meat in Sirajganj

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Authorities have seized around 400kg of horse meat in Sirajganj's Kazipur Upazila and jailed two men for attempting to smuggle it for sale. The drive was carried out on Friday morni... Read More


Is SpiceJet barred from flying over Bangladesh skies?

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has refuted reports in the Indian media that SpiceJet has been barred from entering the country's airspace over unpaid dues. Severa... Read More


Trader dead, 3 injured as oil tanker crashes into Noakhali shop

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- A fertiliser trader has been killed and three others, including his two sons, injured after an oil tanker ran them over and crashed into a roadside shop in Noakhali's Kabirhat Upazil... Read More


CNG filling stations to remain closed from 3pm-9pm during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The government has extended the daily downtime for CNG filling stations during Ramadan to ensure an adequate gas supply for power generation at Iftar. In a notice issued on Friday, ... Read More


Public won't be 'held hostage' by protests, RAB chief warns

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman has warned that authorities will not allow any activities that "hold the general public hostage" in the name of pressing demands or staging p... Read More


'No ifs or buts': Ex-advisor Fouzul admits interim govt failure over Prothom Alo attack

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Former interim government advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan has acknowledged his administration's "failure" to prevent the arson attack on the offices of daily Prothom Alo following the deat... Read More


Two suspected robbers lynched by mob in Gaibandha

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Two men have been beaten to death by locals on suspicion of robbery in Gaibandha's Sadullapur Upazila. The incident occurred at dawn on Friday in Khorddmojahidpur village, according... Read More


Time for local government elections, Dhaka and Chattogram to lead?

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- With the parliamentary polls over, the Election Commission (EC) has begun drawing a roadmap for local government elections, with the Dhaka and Chattogram City Corporations likely to ... Read More