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Bangladeshi vessels not being blocked in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran amid regional tensions

Dhaka, March 26 -- Iran has assured that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz will remain open for Bangladesh despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Contrary to Western media reports... Read More


Four members of a family among five killed in Cumilla bus, car collision

Dhaka, March 26 -- Four members of a family, including a child, and their driver were killed when the private car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Cumilla's Burichang Upazila. The accid... Read More


Child Snigdha dies after a month of Chattogram gas blast

Dhaka, March 26 -- Snigdha, one of the three children undergoing treatment following burn injuries in a gas explosion at a flat in Chattogram's Halishahar, has died. The 10-year-old finally succumbed... Read More


Ex-DGFI chief says he 'helped' Tarique secure bail as he clarifies role in 1/11, July Uprising

Dhaka, March 26 -- The former head of the country's military intelligence claims he had "helped" current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman secure bail during the 2007-8 caretaker government, but denies "o... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul pledges to build prosperous Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman's leadership

Dhaka, March 26 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has pledged to build a democratic, happy, and prosperous Bangladesh under the leadership of... Read More


Death toll in Daulatdia bus disaster rises to 26

Dhaka, March 26 -- The death toll after a bus veered out of control at Daulatdia Ferry Dock in Rajbari and sank into the Padma River has hit 26. Seven men, 11 women, and eight children have been coun... Read More


Death toll in Daulatdia bus disaster rises to 25

Dhaka, March 26 -- The death toll after a bus veered out of control at Daulatdia Ferry Dock in Rajbari and sank into the Padma River has hit 25. The Fire Service says has recovered 22 bodies, locals ... Read More


Death toll in Daulatdia bus disaster rises to 23

Dhaka, March 26 -- The death toll after a bus veered out of control at Daulatdia Ferry Dock in Rajbari and sank into the Padma River has hit 23. Four men, 11 women, and eight children have died in th... Read More


Independence Day parade held in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 26 -- A military parade is being held at the National Parade Square at the old airport grounds in Tejgaon to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. President Mohammed Sh... Read More


Independence Day parade begins in Tejgaon

Dhaka, March 26 -- A military parade is being held at the National Parade Square at the old airport grounds in Tejgaon to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. President Mohammed Sh... Read More