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Prosecution claims former general Masud orchestrated torture to kill Tarique, eliminate Zia family

Dhaka, March 24 -- Retired three-star general Masud Uddin Chowdhury tried to eliminate the Zia family and kill incumbent Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the 1/11 military-controlled caretaker gov... Read More


Bangladesh remains world's second most polluted country in 2025, data shows

Dhaka, March 24 -- Bangladesh has retained its place as the second most polluted country in the world in 2025, with average air pollution levels more than 13 times above the World Health Organization'... Read More


Saudi prince pushes for 'total destruction' of Tehran regime in recent calls with Trump: NY Times

Dhaka, March 24 -- Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is reportedly lobbying US President Donald Trump to prolong the ongoing military offensive against Iran, describing... Read More


Bangladeshis in Iran are 'safe'as government ready to evacuate those at risk: Shama

Dhaka, March 24 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said Bangladeshi citizens currently in Iran remain safe despite ongoing strikes by the US and Israel. She added that the go... Read More


Two clinics in Dhaka closed, two more partially over 'irregularities'

Dhaka, March 24 -- The government has acted against four out of seven private clinics, diagnostic centres and blood banks in the capital's Mohammadpur after inspections found "irregularities" in them.... Read More


Trade deal with US to be discussed in parliament, says State Minister Shama

Dhaka, March 24 -- The US trade deal filed during the final days of the previous interim government will be discussed in parliament, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said. She... Read More


PM Tarique orders automation of 120 Dhaka traffic signals, relocation of bus terminals to curb congestion

Dhaka, March 24 -- The government will bring 120 traffic signals in Dhaka under automation as part of a broader plan to modernise the city's traffic management. The announcement came following a meet... Read More


Primary schools to conduct classes on 10 Saturdays to 'fill learning gap'

Dhaka, March 24 -- The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has ordered schools to remain open on 10 Saturdays after the start of classes when the prolonged Ramadan and Eid holidays end, to "fill le... Read More


Health minister announces week-long crackdown on private hospitals in Asadgate, Shyamoli

Dhaka, March 24 -- Health Minister Sakhawat Husain Bakul has announced that the government will conduct a week-long inspection of all private hospitals and clinics located between Asadgate and Shyamol... Read More


Two arrested over alleged rape at knifepoint in Narayanganj's Rupganj

Dhaka, March 24 -- Police have arrested two men over the alleged rape of a housewife at knifepoint after holding her husband and child hostage in Narayanganj's Rupganj Upazila. The arrests were confi... Read More