BNP demands specific February election date, says outcome is obvious to all

Dhaka, July 11 -- The BNP has pressed the interim government to fix a specific date for the general election, accusing certain quarters of trying to derail the process through "diversionary tactics" i... Read More

Foam factory catches fire in Karnaphuli EPZ

Dhaka, July 11 -- Emergency workers have taken control of a fire that broke out at a foam factory in Chattogram. The fire erupted at Zant Accessories factory in the port city's Karnaphuli EPZ around ... Read More

Factory fire in Karnaphuli EPZ doused after three hours

Dhaka, July 11 -- A fire at a foam factory in Chattogram's Karnaphuli EPZ has been brought under control after three hours. The fire erupted at Zant Accessories factory in the port city's Karnaphuli ... Read More

Sagorika hat-trick powers Bangladesh to 9-1 rout of Sri Lanka in SAFF U-20 opener

Dhaka, July 11 -- Defending champions Bangladesh have got off to a flying start in the SAFF Women's U-20 Championship, trouncing Sri Lanka 9-1 in their opening match. On Friday, Mosammat Sagorika bag... Read More

138 hospitalised with dengue fever in a day with no deaths

Dhaka, July 11 -- As many as 138 new patients have been hospitalised with dengue fever across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours. No fatalities were reported from the Aedes mosquito-borne disease duri... Read More

82,000 pilgrims return to Bangladesh as Hajj flights end

Dhaka, July 11 -- As many as 82,416 people have come back to Bangladesh after performing Hajj this year as return flight operations for pilgrims drew to a close. "The remaining pilgrims are expected ... Read More

'Who will feed me now?': Families grieve after Moulvibazar septic tank tragedy

Dhaka, July 11 -- Krishna Ravidas, a resident of Harinchara Tea Garden in Sreemangal Upazila of Moulvibazar, used to drive his tomtom, a three-wheeled passenger vehicle, every day. Now, the vehicle s... Read More

Ex-Janata Bank chief Abul Barkat sent to jail in Tk 2.97bn loan fraud case

Dhaka, July 11 -- A court has sent economist and former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat to jail in a loan fraud case over Tk 2.97 billion provided to the AnonTex Group. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate... Read More

Potholes, rain snarl traffic on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway

Dhaka, July 11 -- Persistent rainfall over the past several days has created potholes in parts of the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, causing a 20km tailback in the Brahmanbaria section. The congestion began o... Read More

Transfer gossip: Arsenal close in on Madueke, Spurs turn to Gibbs-White

Dhaka, July 11 -- The Premier League transfer window is in full swing, with a number of clubs and players making moves early to prepare for the upcoming season. This week, several England internationa... Read More

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