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Four more people die with measles symptoms in a day as toll climbs to 235

Dhaka, May 2 -- Another four people exhibiting symptoms of measles have died across the country in the last 24 hours, raising the suspected death toll to 235 since Mar 15. According to the Directorat... Read More


Suspected measles death toll climbs to 235 with four more deaths in 24 hrs

Dhaka, May 2 -- Four more people exhibiting symptoms of measles have died across the country in the last 24 hours, raising the suspected death toll to 235 since Mar 15. According to the Directorate G... Read More


Landslide risk looms as Bangladesh braces for heavy rain, storms

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of the Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions over the next 48 hours. Meteor... Read More


50 women MPs for reserved seats to be sworn in Sunday

Dhaka, May 2 -- Members of parliament elected to reserved women's seats in the 13th Parliament have been set to take oath, completing the formation of all such seats. The swearing-in is scheduled for... Read More


PM Tarique breaks ground on Basia River re-excavation work in Sylhet

Dhaka, May 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated the re-excavation of the Basia River in Sylhet's Kashipur. He opened the programme at 1:20pm on Saturday by cutting soil with a spade. S... Read More


RAB detains two men who 'posed as police, RAB and other forces' to loot passengers

Dhaka, May 2 -- A gang that allegedly carried out robberies for years by impersonating law-enforcing officers has been dismantled, with two key members, including the "ringleader", arrested by the RAB... Read More


DMP chief downplays 'top gangsters' presence in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 2 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has played down concerns over a resurgence of notorious criminals, suggesting that top gang figures "hardly exist" in the city anymore. Acting Commissi... Read More


Govt working to improve Dhaka-Sylhet road, rail links: PM Tarique

Dhaka, May 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has outlined his government's plans to improve road and rail communications between Dhaka and Sylhet. Speaking at a civic gathering at Sylhet Nagar Bhaba... Read More


Bangladesh bat with eyes on rare double against New Zealand

Dhaka, May 2 -- New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first in the T20 series finale against Bangladesh. The hosts will take first strike under conditions expected to favour spin later in the d... Read More


Bangladesh collapse to 102 all out against New Zealand in rain-hit Mirpur T20

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh have been bowled out for a measly 102 after a dramatic batting collapse against New Zealand in Mirpur. The visitors produced a disciplined bowling performance to seize earl... Read More