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Jamaat rents four special trains for Dhaka rally, sparks debate over costs

Bangladesh, July 18 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has chartered four special trains to transport supporters to its upcoming national rally in Dhaka, sparking debate over the neutrality of the state railway a... Read More


Three construction workers fall to their death from Chattogram building

Bangladesh, July 18 -- Three workers have died after falling from the ninth floor of an under-construction building near Rangam Convention Hall in Chattogram's Kotwali. The incident occurred around 1... Read More


Usyk v Dubois 2: Who will become the unified heavyweight champion?

Bangladesh, July 18 -- Boxing has always been dominated by individual talents, from Muhammad Ali to Floyd Mayweather, leading to the current era where Oleksandr Usyk is conquering the ring. The curre... Read More


Special 48th BCS exam for hiring doctors held, results expected Monday

Bangladesh, July 18 -- The written examination for the special 48th Bangladesh Civil Service, aimed at recruiting doctors, has taken place. Conducted on Friday in multiple-choice question (MCQ) forma... Read More


Four dead after covered van crashes intro autorickshaw in Gazipur

Bangladesh, July 18 -- Four passengers on a CNG-powered autorickshaw, including three members of a family, have died after their vehicle was hit by a covered van in Gazipur. The accident occurred aro... Read More


Advisor Asif Mahmud says decision to retain boat as election symbol is 'ill-judged'

Bangladesh, July 17 -- Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has criticised the Election Commission's (EC) decision to retain the Awami League's "boat" symbol in the official list of ele... Read More


Troops in Gopalganj used force in self-defence after warnings failed, says ISPR

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The Bangladesh Army has said it was forced to act in self-defence during the political violence in Gopalganj after multiple warnings on loudspeaker failed to stop a wave of atta... Read More


Liverpool set to sign French striker Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

Bangladesh, July 17 -- Liverpool are on course to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike on a deal worth more than £70 million ($93.78 million) from Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, BBC Sport says.... Read More


Banks to remain closed on Aug 5 for 'July Uprising Day'

Bangladesh, July 17 -- Banks across the country will remain closed on Aug 5 for "July Uprising Day", which is set to be observed as a national holiday. Bangladesh Bank issued a circular on Thursday i... Read More


'Fascists' turn Gopalganj into their shelter, says Nahid

Bangladesh, July 17 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has urged the administration to arrest those responsible for the attack on their rally in Gopalganj, calling the district a str... Read More