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Bus passengers may incur Tk 148cr in excess fares for travel during Eid: Jatri Kalyan Samity

Dhaka, March 18 -- Whether holidaymakers or homebound, passengers travelling in buses over the Eid ul Fitr holidays are slated to shell out an eye-watering Tk 148 crore in excess fares, despite the go... Read More


No extra fares being charged on trains, say Rail authorities

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday said there is no scope for ticket examiners or counters to charge extra fare from passengers, dismissing recent claims circulating on social media. ... Read More


Karnataka Women Commission seeks action over 'vulgar' lyrics

, March 18 -- The Karnataka State Commission for Women has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take strict action over alleged obscene and derogatory lyrics used in films, particul... Read More


Eid homebound rush sparks fears of gridlock on Sylhet-Dhaka highway

Dhaka, March 18 -- ul-Fitr draws near, Sylhet is witnessing a surge of homebound travellers, with crowded streets and bus terminals reflecting the festive rush. However, alongside the excitement of r... Read More


PM takes responsibility for treatment of child who survived Bogura road crash

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken responsibility for the treatment of a baby girl who miraculously survived a road accident in Sherpur of Bogura that left four members of her ... Read More


Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid on Friday

Dhaka, March 18 -- Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festivals for Muslims, will be observed on Friday, as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the co... Read More


Families of victims of state repression start receiving Eid gifts from PM Tarique

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is sending Eid gifts to families of BNP activists or leaders who became victims of enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings and other forms of st... Read More


PM closely monitoring situation following apocalyptic derailment of Nil Sagar Express in Bogura

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the local administration to take necessary steps to minimise damage and reduce the suffering of passengers after a train carrying... Read More


Chuadanga father held over kidnapping own son for ransom

Dhaka, March 18 -- year-old boy and arrested his father and an accomplice over an abduction and ransom case in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga. The victim, Siam, was recovered safely during a night r... Read More


9 globally renowned rights groups urge Bangladesh PM to urgently address concerns over press freedom

Dhaka, March 18 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other human rights organizations have written to Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urging his government to tak... Read More