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Dengue death toll rises to 13; 198 hospitalised in a day

, June 25 -- Bangladesh recorded one death from dengue fever and 198 new cases in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 13 this year, acc... Read More


Govt has no precise data on imams, muezzins: Religious Affairs Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- The government does not have any precise statistics on the number of imams and muezzins currently serving across the country, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal H... Read More


PM's China visit to strengthen Dhaka-Beijing economic, strategic ties: Rizvi

, June 25 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ongoing visit to China will further strengthen Bangladesh's economic and strategic re... Read More


Those selling 'July spirit' now ride Prado, not rickshaw: BNP lawmaker

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- Ruling party lawmaker Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman Bachchu (Mymensingh-10) on Thursday said those who sell the July spirit now ride on Prado vehicles, though once they used to rid... Read More


Govt likely to consider shipbuilding as thrust sector: Rabiul

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday said the government may consider the shipbuilding industry as a "thrust sector" to increase export earnings through extensi... Read More


Court acquits Ariful, Gaus and Babar in case over grenade attack on Suranjit Sengupta

, June 25 -- A Sylhet court on Thursday acquitted three accused including Expatriate Welfare Minister and former Sylhet City Corporation mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury in a case filed over attempting to... Read More


PM Tarique, Chinese Premier Li Qiang hold bilateral talks in Beijing; several MoUs signed

Beijing, June 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. The meeting began at 5:00pm local... Read More


Steps underway to ensure faster delivery of goods, ease congestion at Ctg port: Minister

, June 25 -- The government has undertaken a series of infrastructure and procedural reforms to ensure faster delivery of imported goods and containers through Chattogram Port and ease container conge... Read More


India to resume tourist visa for Bangladeshis from Sunday

Dhaka, June 25 -- India has announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens as part of efforts to normalise bilateral relations. New Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh T... Read More


India reopens tourist visa for Bangladesh to strengthen people-to-people ties

Dhaka, June 25 -- Nearly two years later, India on Thursday announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens as part of efforts to further strengthen people-to-people ties between th... Read More