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Mother, child run over by train in Tongi, family alleges 'suicide'

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A mother and son have died after being run over by a train in Gazipur's Tongi. Citing family members, Tongi Railway Police Outpost chief Sub-Inspector (SI) Rahima Akhter said a Dhaka... Read More


Police secure five days to quiz Subrata Bain's 'associate' Bipu

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A Dhaka court has granted police five days to interrogate Mehedi Hasan Dipu, also known as Bipu, an alleged associate of "top criminal" Subrata Bain, in custody. Metropolitan Magistr... Read More


Child's life ends at 'mother's hand', police say 'prompted by her extramarital partner'

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Police in Gopalganj recovered the body of a 3-year-old girl 20 days after she went missing from Sadar Upazila, arresting her mother, who allegedly killed the child at the prompting of... Read More


Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus death of the year, says IEDCR

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A woman has died in Naogaon after contracting Nipah virus, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has confirmed. This marks the country's first Nipah&#82... Read More


Bangladesh stands at crossroads as India, US align and China rises

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The recent alignment between India and the United States has sparked significant debate across South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, which now finds itself at the crossroads of comp... Read More


BNP chief Tarique set to hold 14 rallies in Dhaka over two days

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Tarique Rahman is set to hold rallies across 14 constituencies in Dhaka over two days. This follows a whirlwind nationwide campaign by the BNP chairman for the Sheaf of Paddy symbol ... Read More


Munshiganj clash leaves two shot as BNP, independent supporters fight

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Violence has broken out between supporters of the BNP and an independent candidate over election campaigning in Sadar Upazila of Munshiganj-3 seat, leaving at least two people with gu... Read More


Saudi Arabia to start 2026 Hajj visa issuance on Sunday

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Saudi Arabia has announced that visas for the 2026 Hajj season will formally begin on Feb 8, marking the first stage in the kingdom's early operational timeline for pilgrims. Prepara... Read More


Shops to shutter for two days around Bangladesh vote

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Shops, shopping malls and commercial establishments across Bangladesh are set to be closed for two days, including polling day, as the country gears up for the parliamentary elections... Read More


Two teens killed as motorcycle crashes into electricity pole in Kushtia

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Two teenagers have been killed and another seriously injured after a motorcycle crashed into an electricity pole in Kushtia's Daulatpur Upazila The incident happened around 9:30am on... Read More