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Internal Resources Division forms committee to probe Shahjalal fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The government on Saturday formed a five-member committee to assess the extent of damage caused by a fire that broke out at the cargo village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International A... Read More


Gusty weather hinders firefighting efforts: Fire Service DG

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Firefighting efforts at the import cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were significantly hampered by strong winds, said Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, D... Read More


One to three low-pressure systems likely over Bay of Bengal this month

, Oct. 18 -- pressure systems are likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal in October and one of them may intensify into a depression or a cyclone, according to the long-range weather forecast for Oct... Read More


Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series after Pakistani airstrike kills 3 cricketers

, Oct. 18 -- Afghanistan have withdrawn from next month's tri-nation cricket series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the killing of three Afghan cricketers in an attack, the Afghanistan Cric... Read More


Faridpur, Rajbari fishermen defy hilsa fishing ban over delayed aid, loan

, Oct. 18 -- Defying the government ban on catching hilsa during the breeding season many fishermen in Faridpur and Rajbari have continued fishing in the Padma River, citing delays in receiving govern... Read More


Low pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Oct 24: BMD

, Oct. 18 -- A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining area around October 24, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Met office also predicted rain... Read More


Jamaat Ameer voices deep concern over Shahjalal Airport fire

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern and shock over the devastating fire that broke out at the import cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport... Read More


Fire at Shahjalal Airport's cargo village brought under control after 7hours

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- A massive fire that broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 2:15pm on Saturday was brought under control after more than seven hours of intens... Read More


7-member committee formed to probe Shahjalal Airport fire

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- member committee has been formed to investigate the fire at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, according to a press release from Biman Bangladesh Airlines'... Read More


12 Bangladeshi sailors return home after 8 months in India

, Oct. 18 -- Twelve Bangladeshi sailors, rescued eight months ago by the Indian Coast Guard, returned home on Saturday afternoon through Benapole border of Jashore, under a special travel permit. The... Read More