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'Military went from protecting the people to taking power' Bangladesh

'Military went from protecting the people to taking power'

When Colonel Michael Randrianirina sided with demonstrators demanding water, electricity and afforda...

Humayun Ahmed’s world returned to stage through 'Saajghar' in Chattogram Bangladesh

Humayun Ahmed’s world returned to stage through 'Saajghar' in Chattogram

A new stage adaptation of Humayun Ahmed's work, staged by Sketch Gallery Nandon, was performed yeste...

‘Didn’t find any fire detection or protection system inside’ Bangladesh

‘Didn’t find any fire detection or protection system inside’

The fire that swept through the cargo village of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSI...

‘Jamaat’s PR movement a calculated political deception’ Bangladesh

‘Jamaat’s PR movement a calculated political deception’

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam today said the movement for Proportional Representation...

Police block teachers' 'hunger march' near Dhaka's Shikkha Bhaban Bangladesh

Police block teachers' 'hunger march' near Dhaka's Shikkha Bhaban

Police today blocked the "hunger march" by teachers of non-government MPO-listed educational institu...

Man arrested over rape of university student in Savar Bangladesh

Man arrested over rape of university student in Savar

Police arrested a man early today in connection with the rape of a 25-year-old university student in...

No casualties, production unaffected after fire at Incepta factory Bangladesh

No casualties, production unaffected after fire at Incepta factory

A fire broke out yesterday (19 October) at a factory of Incepta Pharmaceuticals in Dhamrai, Dhaka, r...

18 tonnes electrical equipment for Rooppur nuclear plant destroyed in airport fire Bangladesh

18 tonnes electrical equipment for Rooppur nuclear plant destroyed in airport fire

A large number of electrical components imported from Russia for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant hav...

Horse carts, motorbikes keep life and economy moving in Padma chars Bangladesh

Horse carts, motorbikes keep life and economy moving in Padma chars

In the char areas along the Padma river, horse carts remain the primary mode for transporting goods...

Wind made fire control difficult at Shahjalal cargo village area: Fire Service Bangladesh

Wind made fire control difficult at Shahjalal cargo village area: Fire Service

Strong winds made it challenging to control the massive fire that broke out at the cargo village are...

Bangladesh moves to sign FTA with EU to secure post-LDC trade privileges Bangladesh

Bangladesh moves to sign FTA with EU to secure post-LDC trade privileges

Highlights:The interim government has launched an initiative to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) wi...

20 shops gutted in Faridpur fire Bangladesh

20 shops gutted in Faridpur fire

At least 20 shops were burned to ashes in a devastating fire that broke out at Kadirdi Bazar in Boal...