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PM Tarique, new cabinet members pay homage to martyrs in Savar

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War on Wednesday, a day after taking oath and forming the government following a massive victory in the 13t... Read More


Dhaka records AQI 222, ranks third in world pollution index

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world's most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 222 at 10:20 am.... Read More


Salahuddin sounds the death knell for mob culture

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Newly appointed Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that the 'mob culture' must come to an end in the country. "The government is determined to completely eliminate 'mo... Read More


4 of a family suffer burn injuries in Manikganj fire

Manikganj, Feb. 18 -- Four members of a family, including a woman, sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out from an electric spark at a tin-shed house in sadar upazila of Manikganj district on W... Read More


Police deliver credible, acceptable election with utmost sincerity: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali, Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Wednesday said the police have delivered a free, fair and widely acceptable election with the highest le... Read More


By-elections to Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 soon after Eid: EC Masud

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Election Commission will hold by-elections to two parliamentary seats - Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3- soon after Ramadan. "We don't want any election in (the month of) Ramandan. We'll... Read More


Chicken, chickpeas, fruit prices jump in Dhaka before Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The prices of chicken, chickpeas and fruits have surged in Dhaka's kitchen markets ahead of Ramadan, driven by rising demand and tighter supplies, adding fresh strain on household bu... Read More


Bangladesh 'A' women crush Malaysia to sweep group stage

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Bangladesh 'A' women's cricket team continued their imperious form in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, dismantling the Malaysia women's national team by 90 runs toda... Read More


PM Tarique Rahman to address nation at 9:45pm

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the nation at 9:45 pm instead of 7 pm on Wednesday, a day after he was sworn in following a massive election victory. "The Prime Minister ... Read More


Stocks extend losing streak as DSE indices fall for third straight day

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Stocks extended their downward trend for the third consecutive session at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, with all major indices closing lower amid a decline in turnover... Read More