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Dhaka in touch with Moscow over possible impact on Bangladeshis in Amur fire

, Aug. 27 -- Bangladesh is in contact with the Russian authorities through its Mission in Moscow to ascertain whether any Bangladeshi nationals have been affected by a fire that broke out at the const... Read More


Improvement in law and order now visible, suspects being arrested in 24-48 hours: Salahuddin

, Aug. 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday told Parliament that an improvement in the country's law-and-order situation is now visible, with law enforcement agencies arresting alleged per... Read More


Measles: Death toll stands 955 as 5 more children die in 24 hrs

, Aug. 27 -- Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 955... Read More


Xi urges full-scale rescue, relief after mudslide hits Xizang port

, Aug. 27 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered authorities to step up search and rescue efforts after a mudslide triggered by heavy flooding in Nepal hit Gyirong border port in southwest China'... Read More


Parliament adopts condolence motion over deaths of ex-MPs, loss of lives in Nepal flood

, Aug. 27 -- Parliament on Thursday adopted a condolence motion expressing profound shock and sorrow at the death of former acting President and Speaker Barrister Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar, several o... Read More


Salahuddin takes seat beside PM in Parliament

, Aug. 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has taken the seat next to Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman in Parliament following Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's assumption of office ... Read More


Two children drown in Ctg pond

, Aug. 27 -- Two children drowned in a pond at Ekhulia Sikdar Bari in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram district on Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Zahid, 8, and Tasin, 8. Both were... Read More


President Fakhrul urges EC to uphold public trust, ensure fair polls

, Aug. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the Election Commission (EC) to uphold its image and public trust and ensure free, fair and impartial elections. He made the call ... Read More


Special drive: Over 53,000 arrested, 438 firearms seized

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Police arrested 53,518 people and seized 438 firearms during special drives conducted across the country. The drive was conducted from May 1 to August 26, according to a press relea... Read More


Bangladesh-China education ties to boost partnership, career prospects: Mahdi

, Aug. 27 -- Education ties between Bangladesh and China will strengthen bilateral partnership while creating more employment and career opportunities, Prime Minister's Education and Primary and Mass ... Read More