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Trains, buses, launches packed with homebound travellers

Dhaka, June 5 -- As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, a familiar rhythm has returned to the capital - trains humming out of the city, buses packed to the brim, and launches leaving Dhaka's shores under a dusky ... Read More


Floods feared as rain-fed rivers in Sylhet cross danger mark

Dhaka, June 5 -- Though the north eastern district of Sylhet has experienced light rainfall throughout the day, water levels in the Surma and Kushiyara rivers swelled above the danger mark, causing te... Read More


Anticipation rife about Yunus-Tarique meet

Dhaka, June 5 -- Speculations run high about a chance meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and long-exiled BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman during the UK visit of the head of interim... Read More


Disappearances probe confirms 1,350 cases, may surpass 3,500

Dhaka, June 5 -- Disappearances probe has confirmed 1,350 cases and anticipates the figure of missing to surpass 3,500-many having no hope of return, officials say. According to the second interim re... Read More


Committee formed to review objectionable issues of govt service ordinance

Dhaka, June 5 -- The government has formed a committee to examine and address objectionable issues related to the government service ordinance. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Prof Dr ... Read More


Israel bombs Al-Ahli hospital, killing at least three journalists

Dhaka, June 5 -- Israel has killed three journalists and critically wounded a fourth in an attack on Al-Ahali Hospital, also known as the Baptist Hospital, in Gaza City. At least 23 people have been k... Read More


BGB remains alert to push-ins along the border

Dhaka, June 5 -- An officer of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has said that members of the force remain vigilant to prevent any further push-ins along the border in Khagrachhari. A flag meeting was he... Read More


Prof Yunus set for UK visit from June 10-13 to strengthen trade ties

Dhaka, June 4 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to pay a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from June 10-13 as the two countries are putting in efforts to refresh their... Read More


Inclusive politics key to avoiding unrest in Bangladesh, says UN Resident Coordinator

Dhaka, June 4 -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the participation and inclusion of all political parties will help prevent a 'very polarised position' a... Read More


3 persons, 3 institutions nominated for National Environment Award

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has finalised the nomination of three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024 in recognition of their significant contributions to en... Read More