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Fakhrul calls for unity among political parties that signed July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on the political parties that signed the July National Charter to "unite" to create a conducive environment for the national ... Read More


'Foreign control' over Chattogram Port terminals part of 'long-term conspiracy', says rally

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- A rally in Chattogram has alleged that plans to hand over the city's port terminals to foreign companies are part of "a long-term imperialist conspiracy" centred on Bangladesh's hill... Read More


US ambassador-designate Brent Christensen pledges to highlight 'risks' of Chinese deals to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- US ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has said he would work with the Bangladeshi government and armed forces to clarify the "risks" of working with China and its m... Read More


Sarabhai vs Sarabhai-famed Satish Shah dies at 74

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, celebrated for his comic presence across film and television, has died at the age of 74. His long-time personal assistant Ramesh Kadatala said Shah... Read More


Woman strangled to death for 70g of gold, suspect held, says RAB

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Madaripur's RAB-8 has said the woman in Shariatpur town was strangled to death for 6 tolas (around 70 grams) of gold ornaments and cash. RAB said this on Saturday after arresting a ... Read More


Dhaka's per capita income hits $5,163, nearly double the national average: DCCI

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The per capita income in the Dhaka District has risen to $5,163, almost double the national average of $2,820, according to new research by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Read More


Bangladesh receives its first shipment of wheat from US

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Bangladesh has started importing wheat from the United States for the first time as part of an agreement between the two nations. On Saturday, the first shipment of 56,959 tonnes of... Read More


Bangladesh invites experts from 4 countries to investigate Dhaka airport blaze

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The government has invited experts from four countries to investigate the recent blaze at the Cargo Village of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Home Advisor Jahangir ... Read More


NCP will sign July Charter only after its implementation is guaranteed, says Akhter

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) will sign the July Charter only after receiving full assurance that it will be implemented, according to the party's Member Secretary Akhter Hossen. ... Read More


Woman dies in late-night 'road accident' in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Police have reported the death of an unidentified woman in a road accident opposite the High Court in Dhaka. Around 1:30am on Friday night, police rescued the severely injured woman... Read More