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Bangladesh reports 3 more deaths from measles-like symptoms

Dhaka, June 22 -- Three more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, taking Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related d... Read More


18 missing, 54 injured in factory explosion in Qatar

Dhaka, June 22 -- At least 54 people were injured and 18 others remained missing after an explosion tore through a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City late Sunday, according to the country's... Read More


Malaysian companies invited to invest in Bangladesh's energy sector; FTA conclusion likely in 2027

Putrajaya, June 22 -- Bangladesh on Monday invited Malaysian companies to invest in Bangladesh's energy sector including in exploration of oil and gas in the Bay of Bengal, extraction of untapped mine... Read More


PM leaves Malaysia for China wrapping up two-day visit

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Malaysia for the Chinese port city of Dalian on Monday afternoon after concluding his two-day official visit to the Southeast Asian country.... Read More


PM meets Malaysian King after talks with Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday met Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar following his official engagements with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar... Read More


Man sentenced to death for killing 5-yr-old girl after rape in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, June 22 -- A Jhenaidah tribunal on Monday sentenced a man to death for killing a five-year-old girl after rape in Kaliganj upazila in February this year. The convict is Abu Taher, son of S... Read More


Malaysia treats PM Tarique to Durian, Bangladeshi Jackfruit at state luncheon

Putrajaya, June 22 -- Durian, often referred to as the 'king of fruits', and jackfruit specially flown in from Bangladesh were featured as desserts at a luncheon hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anw... Read More


Australia and Canada finalize $1.75 billion agreement for advanced radar system

, June 22 -- Australia and Canada have entered into a landmark $1.75 billion defense agreement to deploy an Australian-developed long-range radar system across Canada, strengthening military cooperati... Read More


Govt wants to cut business start-up time to 14 days: Muktadir

, June 22 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government is working to simplify the licensing process and reduce bureaucratic hurdles to enable entrepreneurs to start a bu... Read More


BBS launches Microdata Analysis Lab to boost research, evidence-based policymaking

, June 22 -- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday unveiled its newly established Microdata Analysis Lab, aiming to enhance research, evidence-based policymaking and public trust through sec... Read More