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ACC finds preliminary evidence of irregularities in Gazipur road project

, Feb. 26 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday conducted an enforcement drive following allegations that a newly constructed road in Gazipur collapsed even before its inauguration. An enforceme... Read More


No extra fare on waterways for Eid journey: Shipping Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday warned that anyone charging extra fare on waterways during the upcoming Eid holidays will face strict action. "If even one taka is c... Read More


Schoolgirl stabbed to death by lover in Hazaribagh; suspect arrested

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Dhaka's Hazaribagh schoolgirl was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover after he became enraged over her suspected involvement in another relationship, police said on Thursday. De... Read More


Court orders Interpol red notice for Tulip Siddiq

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday ordered the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana, sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Has... Read More


Social awareness, stronger monitoring needed to curb mosquito menace: DNCC administrator

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation Md Shafiqul Islam Khan on Thursday stressed the need for social awareness and strengthened monitoring to curb the mosquito menace in the... Read More


Teen girl abducted by local miscreants in Narsingdi found dead

Narsingdi, Feb. 26 -- year-old girl, who was reportedly abducted by some young men in her father's presence, was found dead in Madhabdi upazila of Narsingdi district on Thursday. The deceased was ide... Read More


New Bangladesh Bank Governor outlines vision for investment-led growth

, Feb. 26 -- New Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman has outlined a strategic vision to transition the national economy from "low-level equilibrium" to investment-driven growth. On his first... Read More


Bangladesh's first drought-resistant soybean brings hope to char areas

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- In a groundbreaking development for Bangladesh's agriculture, Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has successfully developed the country's first high drought-tolerant soybean hybri... Read More


BNP nominates Rezaul Karim Badsha for Bogura-6 by-election

, Feb. 26 -- BNP has nominated Rezaul Karim Badsha as its candidate for the by-election to the Bogura-6 constituency, which fell vacant after party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman quit the ... Read More


Retailers hiking LPG prices, importers not responsible: Minister Muktadir

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the recent hike in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices at the consumer level is driven by retailers, not importers. "Imp... Read More