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Nine killed as rain-triggered landslides hit Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh, July 6 -- At least nine people have been killed after a series of landslides triggered by heavy rain hit Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya and Cox's Bazar town within a few hours. Rescue o... Read More


Schoolgirl dies as truck overturns onto house in Narail, sister injured

Bangladesh, July 6 -- A stone-laden truck has lost control and overturned onto a house in Lohagara, Narail, killing an eighth-grade schoolgirl and injuring her younger sister. According to Assistant ... Read More


Does Bangladesh's Old Age Allowance guarantee dignity in later life?

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Twilight of Dignity: The Cost of Ageing Token lifeline: State allowances of just Tk 650 a month vanish instantly, failing to cover even a basic monthly supply of rice Family ex... Read More


High Court petition over infant's 'measles death' accuses Yunus, five others

Bangladesh, July 6 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking compensation over an infant's death reportedly from measles, alleging negligence in vaccine procurement and supply. Th... Read More


Bangladesh banks on rooftop solar to meet 20% renewable electricity target by 2030

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Bangladesh is betting heavily on renewable energy to reshape its power sector over the next five years. A new government strategy seeks to raise renewables' share of electricity... Read More


Sisters among four children who drowned in separate Mymensingh incidents within five hours

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Four children, including two sisters, have drowned in Mymensingh in the span of five hours. Police said the incidents occurred between Sunday afternoon and evening. Of them, tw... Read More


Dhaka to remain overburdened with patients until district hospitals improve: United Healthcare MD

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Dhaka's hospitals will remain overwhelmed until quality healthcare becomes available across the country, particularly at the district level, says Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, managin... Read More


India visa restart signals warmer ties, but Chinese investment could reshape Bangladesh ties

Bangladesh, July 6 -- India's decision to restore tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals has become the strongest indication yet that relations between the neighbours are beginning to recover after n... Read More


Tarique greets Trump on 250th US Independence Day, vows stronger bilateral ties

Bangladesh, July 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended greetings to President Donald Trump congratulating him on the occasion of the 250th Independence Day of the United States. The premier... Read More


Shahid Zia Shishu Park modernisation stuck for 7 years as Tk 780mn budget ballons to Tk 6bn

Bangladesh, July 5 -- The modernisation of Shahid Zia Shishu Park in Shahbagh, which was supposed to be completed within a year after its closure in 2019, has entered its seventh year, with the projec... Read More