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Three killed, one injured as car overturns on Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Three people have been killed after a car overturned on the Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj. Another person was injured in the crash that happened around 6am on Thursday near the... Read More


Container pile-up at Chattogram port raises capacity concerns

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The Chittagong Port, Bangladesh's largest seaport, is facing mounting container congestion, with yard space nearing full capacity despite port operations running normally. Offi... Read More


Bangladesh Army chief heads to China on official visit

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has left for China on an official visit. He departed on Thursday morning, the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement... Read More


Pakistani commerce minister visits Dhaka to boost trade ties

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has arrived in Dhaka on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation with Bangladesh. He was rece... Read More


Bangladesh braces for downpours, landslide risk

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across four divisions, including Dhaka and Chattogram, over the next three days. The B... Read More


Tribunal opens trial of 16 over Ashulia killings, corpse burning

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- International Crimes Tribunal-2 has indicted 16 people in connection with the killing and burning of six bodies during the July Uprising in Dhaka's Ashulia, paving the way for t... Read More


Fresh clashes erupt between Dhaka College, City College students

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Clashes have once again broken out between students of Dhaka College and City College in the capital, reportedly leaving several people injured and bringing traffic on Mirpur Ro... Read More


BNP holds talks with International Republican Institute delegation

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The BNP has held a meeting with a delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) in Dhaka, focusing on the country's political landscape in the wake of la... Read More


Israel approves settlement plan to 'erase' idea of Palestinian state

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- A widely condemned Israeli settlement plan that would cut across land which the Palestinians seek for a state received final approval on Wednesday, according to a statement from Isra... Read More


Journalists stage walkout at ministry event as advisor Mahfuj leaves them waiting

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Journalists have staged a walkout after waiting nearly two hours for Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam, who has turned up late at a government event to distribute grants for full-lengt... Read More