Bus skidding at Goalanda ferry terminal: death toll rises to 26 as rescue continues
The death toll has risen to 26 as rescue operations continue following a passenger bus plunged into the Padma river from the Goalanda Ferry Terminal...
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Bangladesh among ‘friendly nations’ as Iran keeps Hormuz Strait open for selective passage
Bangladesh has been named among several “friendly nations” whose vessels may be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran said the crucial...
Independence Day being observed
The nation is celebrating the 56th Independence and National Day today in a befitting manner. On the occasion, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique...
Zubaida Rahman meets Melania Trump, other First Ladies
Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a renowned cardiologist, has met US First Lady Melania Trump and other First Ladies...
President takes salute, PM witnesses parade at National Parade Square
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today witnessed the Independence and National Day Parade while President Mohammed Shahabuddin took the salute and inspected the parade as the...
Ex-DGFI chief Mamun Khaled placed on five-day remand in murder case
A court here today placed former director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Lt Gen (Retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, on a...
4-member committee formed to investigate ‘Chattola Express’ fire incident
The Eastern Railway Authority has formed a four-member probe committee to look into the fire incident that occured on the Dhaka-bound intercity ‘Chattola Express’ train...
President, PM pay homage to Liberation War martyrs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here...
Govt takes major initiatives to overhaul city traffic management
The government has taken a comprehensive initiative to reform and modernize the traffic management system in a bid to reduce nagging traffic congestion in the...
Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks
Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end...
Enough fuel oil in stocks: minister
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today said that there is sufficient fuel oil in stocks and there will be no crisis...
Pakistan for Dhaka–Lahore flights, aviation cooperation
Pakistan has expressed interest in expanding aviation cooperation with Bangladesh, including launching flights on the Dhaka–Lahore route and exploring broader bilateral engagement in the sector....