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DHAKA : Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the law and order situation across the country has improved over the past one and a half years and there is no scope for it to deteriorate...

One of the world’s most densely populated megacities, may face a catastrophic humanitarian disaster if struck by a major earthquake, leading geologists and engineers have warned. Multiple assessments indicate that more than eight lakh of the capital’s 21.45 lakh buildings...

DHAKA : A court here today set November 25 for placing arguments in a case against 17 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and niece Tulip Siddique, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the bond between Bangladesh and Bhutan is rooted not only in diplomacy but in history, trust and heart for goodwill. "Tonight's event reflects a bond rooted not only in diplomacy but...

DHAKA : Top leaders of Bangladesh and Bhutan at a bilateral meeting here today discussed strengthening trade and economic cooperation and a plan to formally launch discussions on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Chief Adviser...

DHAKA : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said the holding a free, fair and acceptable election is the only duty of the Election Commission. The CEC said this at a workshop titled 'Building Bridges: Regional...

DHAKA : Bangladesh and Bhutan today signed two Memorandam of Understanding (MoUs) - one on health cooperation and another on internet connectivity - following a bilateral meeting between the top leaders of the two countries, reports BSS. Chief Adviser Professor...

DHAKA : A mild earthquake was felt in Ashulia of Savar this morning, following another tremor reported the previous day. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the quake was recorded at 10:36:12 am. A BMD bulletin, signed by Nizam Uddin...

DHAKA : Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay paid tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar on the outskirts of the capital shortly after his arrival here on a two-day state...

DHAKA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the government is committed to building a discrimination-free, exploitation-free and welfare-oriented state as envisioned by the Freedom Fighters (FFs). “We are committed to fulfilling the dream for which the freedom...