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'Banned' Chhatra League stages first procession at Dhaka University in 17 months

Dhaka, March 22 -- Activists of the "banned" Bangladesh Chhatra League have returned to Dhaka University campus, staging their first procession in one and a half years to demand the withdrawal of sanc... Read More


Oscar-nominated film on Gaza child's death blocked in India over 'Israel ties', reports Variety

Dhaka, March 22 -- Indian authorities have censored The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Oscar-nominated Tunisian film about the death of a 5-year-old girl during the Gaza war, fearing that it would "affect t... Read More


Road, rail accidents across six districts kill 27 during Eid holidays, prompting probes

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 27 people have been killed and 26 others injured in a series of accidents across six districts as holidayers navigated relatively empty roads during the Eid-ul-Fitr break. ... Read More


Road, rail accidents across six districts kill 23 during Eid holidays, prompting probes

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 23 people have been killed and 26 others injured in a series of accidents across six districts as holidayers navigated relatively empty roads during the Eid-ul-Fitr break. ... Read More


Even as demand falls and supply steadies, rural Bangladesh spends Eid in darkness

Dhaka, March 22 -- "I'm enjoying an old-fashioned Eid in the village. No electricity since afternoon. Had to buy candles for Iftar after ages -- the candlelight didn't feel too bad," wrote Ataur Rahma... Read More


Candlelit Iftars, uncharged phones: Rural Bangladesh struggles with rolling power cuts

Dhaka, March 22 -- Frequent and prolonged power cuts have dampened the spirit of Eid festivities for many across the country, contrasting sharply with official claims of a stable electricity supply. ... Read More


Fuel runs dry at most Dhaka pumps as long queues persist

Dhaka, March 22 -- Dhaka residents are spending hours crisscrossing the city in search of fuel, only to find most pumps dry and the few still operating overwhelmed by long, slow-moving queues. Ziaul ... Read More


At least seven killed as train smashes into bus at Cumilla crossing

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least seven people have been killed and four others injured when a train collided with a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla. Inspector Saiful Islam of Cumilla EPZ Outpost said t... Read More


At least 12 killed as train smashes into bus at Cumilla crossing

Dhaka, March 22 -- At least 12 people have been killed and eight others injured when a train ploughed into a bus at a level crossing in Cumilla. Inspector Saiful Islam of Cumilla EPZ Outpost said the... Read More


New lions greet Eid holiday crowds at Gazipur Safari Park

Dhaka, March 22 -- Gazipur Safari Park has brought in three lions from Cox's Bazar's Dulahazra Safari Park as it looks to boost visitor interest during the Eid holidays. The new arrivals - one male a... Read More