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BNP believes govt preparing for polls before Ramadan: Farroque

Dhaka, June 27 -- BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council Member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Friday said they believe the interim government is preparing to hold the national election before Ramadan in line ... Read More


Cargo vessel carrying fly ash sinks in Pashur River

Khulna, June 27 -- A cargo vessel carrying 914 metric tonnes of fly ash, a raw material used for cement production, sank in the Pashur River near Mongla Port early Friday. It happened at the confluen... Read More


Singapore-bound Biman flight returns to Dhaka, all passengers safe

Dhaka, June 27 -- bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight made an emergency return to Dhaka shortly after take-off due to engine-related issues, authorities said on Friday. According to the Civil Avia... Read More


Break the gloom, build a better world: Prof Yunus' call for action

Dhaka, June 27 -- Emphasising the transformative power of social business and its strong way to make real and lasting positive changes, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said they can create... Read More


Colombo Test: Despite Taijul's five-for, Sri Lanka secure big lead

Dhaka, June 27 -- Sri Lanka surged ahead in the second Test against Bangladesh, finishing their first innings on 458 to take a big 211-run lead at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Day 3.... Read More


Drug dealer held with 4,000 yaba pills in Jatrabari

Dhaka, June 27 -- A team of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a suspected drug dealer with 4,000 pieces of yaba tablets from the Jatrabari area of the capital on Friday... Read More


Rizvi slams 'vested quarters' for misusing BNP's name to create chaos in govt offices

Dhaka, June 27 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday criticised 'vested quarters' as they are trying to create chaos in various offices, including the Income Tax office, by... Read More


Govt trashes allegations about removal of Durga Mandap in Khilkhet

Dhaka, June 27 -- The government on Friday cleared its stance over the allegations of demolishing a Hindu mandap from a government land in Khilkhet area of Dhaka amid the alleged attempts to spread co... Read More


Start-ups in Bangladesh still struggling to begin their big journey

Dhaka, June 27 -- Despite years of enthusiasm, increasing digital penetration, and a growing pool of young talent, Bangladesh's start-up ecosystem is yet to take off in a way that matches its potentia... Read More


'Prepared to engage' with Dhaka on all matters, but frustrations persist: Indian MEA

Dhaka, June 27 -- The Indian government has said it is "prepared to engage" with Bangladesh on all matters, in an environment that is "conducive" for mutually beneficial dialogue. "We share 54 rivers... Read More