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Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports

Dhaka, March 21 -- Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas A... Read More


Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war

Dhaka, March 21 -- President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts in the Iran war and called on countri... Read More


First Eid congregation at Baitul Mukarram draws thousands

Dhaka, March 21 -- Thousands of worshippers have taken part in the first Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka after a month of fasting. The congregation ended at 7... Read More


Crowds pour into National Eidgah for Eid prayers attended by president, PM

Dhaka, March 21 -- Thousands of worshippers gathered at the National Eidgah for the capital's main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation, with President Md Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman among those... Read More


Man killed after being lured with promises of 'Eid money' in Sirajganj

Dhaka, March 21 -- A man has been killed after being called out from his house reportedly with promises of Eid-ul-Fitr reward in Shahjadpur Upazila of Sirajganj. His body was recovered from a paddy f... Read More


Siblings among four killed as Brahmaputra bridge collapses in Jamalpur

Dhaka, March 21 -- At least four people, including a brother and sister, have died after a floating bridge over the Brahmaputra River capsized under the weight of an Eid crowd in Jamalpur's Dewanganj ... Read More


Siblings among five killed as Brahmaputra bridge collapses in Jamalpur

Dhaka, March 21 -- At least five people, including brothers and sisters, have died after a floating bridge over the Brahmaputra River capsized under the weight of an Eid crowd in Jamalpur's Dewanganj ... Read More


Pakistan PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to Tarique, reaffirms closer ties

Dhaka, March 21 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings. The two leaders discussed regional ... Read More


Dozens injured in Habiganj as villagers clash over filming, photographing girls

Dhaka, March 21 -- Around 30 people have been injured in Habiganj's Nabiganj Upazila as two groups clashed over the "photographing and recording" two girls. The brawl erupted around 11am on Saturday ... Read More


Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war

Dhaka, March 21 -- President Donald Trump said the US was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday and Iranian media said the nucle... Read More