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Death toll from Narayanganj re-rolling mill explosion rises to 4
Three more workers died after they were injured in an explosion that took place at a re-rolling mill of Bhulta Gauchia area of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj taking the toll to 4, police said on Friday.
Attempt to come to power bypassing constitution won’t succeed: Raushan
Leader of the opposition Raushan Ershad on Thursday said any attempt to come to power in a way other than the constitutional and democratic process won’t succeed.
Opportunities will be given if criminals wish to return to normal life: IGP
Claiming that the Sundarbans is freed from pirates, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Wednesday said opportunities will be given once any criminal wants to return to right track.
US reiterates importance of ‘free, fair’ elections in Bangladesh
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland has reiterated the importance of "free and fair" elections, and their commitment to promoting human rights, labor rights, and freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh to get $3b in concessional loans from South Korea
Bangladesh and South Korea on Thursday signed a new framework arrangement concerning USD 3 billion of concessional loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for the year 2023 through 2027.
Soybean oil price hiked by Tk 12 per litre
The price of bottled soybean oil has been hiked by Tk 12 per litre to Tk 199, which is effective from today (May 4, 2023).
US appreciates PM Hasina's openness to engage int’l election monitors
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has shared the outline of Bangladesh’s recently released Indo-Pacific outlook.
Bangladesh a ‘modern miracle, one of the most exciting growth stories’: US Chamber of Commerce SVP
President of the US-Bangladesh Business Council and Senior Vice President for South Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce, Atul Keshap, has called Bangladesh a "modern miracle, and one of the most exciting growth stories" in the world.
DSA will not be repealed but amendments by September: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said on Wednesday that the Digital Security Act will not be repealed but some amendments will be made by September this year, if required.
Sugar disappears from Dhaka stores amid high price
Loose sugar was on Wednesday selling in Dhaka markets atTk135 to Tk 140 per kg – much higher than the government-fixed price – citing short supply.
Achievement in PM Hasina's visit to USA is ‘zero’ : Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to the USA, the event she joined at the World Bank headquarters and the meeting with IMF top official resulted in "zero achievement."
Ex-Hefajat leader Mamunul gets bail in 5 cases
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Mamunul Haque, former joint secretary general of Hefazat-e-Islam, in five separate cases over clash with police and vandalism filed with Paltan and Hathazari Police Stations.
BNP-Jamaat protesters refuse PM Hasina's invite to meet her in hotel: Official
When Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina saw a group of BNP-Jamaat supporters protesting outside Ritz Carlton hotel in Washington DC amid cold and pouring rain, she invited them to come inside to talk about their problems.
Arson terrorists, killers must not grab power again: PM Hasina
Denouncing oppsition BNP and Jamaat as arson terrorists Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the people to prevent them from coming to the power again.
US doesn’t endorse one political party over another in Bangladesh: State Department
The United States has reiterated that it does not one political party or candidate over another in Bangladesh.