5 killed as bus hits ambulance on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

The accident occurred around 11:30am when the bus hit the ambulance parked on the expressway at Nimtola.

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Ali Riaz pushes for reforms to ensure accountable state

A delegation of Bhashani Onushari Parishad joins the talks today

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China not involved in 'humanitarian corridor' initiative: Ambassador

"We believe in the territorial integrity and sovereignty of any country"

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SC verdict on appeal against Azharul's death penalty on May 27

Several Jamaat leaders and activists were present in the court

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Ramna Batamul blast: HC adjourns verdict delivery, sets May 13 to read rest part

The delivery of the judgement began at 11:30am and continued till 1:00pm

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India, Pakistan must avoid escalation, says Chinese envoy

India and Pakistan need to refrain from any measures that further escalate the conflicts between the two countries, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said today

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Army busts drug den in Cumilla, 4 arrested

Members of Bangladesh Army conducted a drive in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla early today, uncovering a drug den and arresting four alleged traffickers

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Bangladesh goes up a notch, ranks 130th in human development: UNDP report

From 1990 to 2023, Bangladesh has recorded an average annual HDI growth rate of 1.67 percent

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Abdul Hamid heads to Bangkok for medical treatment: police

He boarded a Thai Airways flight that left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 3:00am

Crack detected on Dhaka-Mymensingh rail line, train speed reduced

Unclear how long repairs will take, says station master

5,500 new govt jobs likely

The government is likely to approve the creation of over 5,500 new posts across various ministries and agencies today, following proposals submitted by at least 10 ministries and divisions, officials said.

Port city residents to pay tribute at Central Shaheed Minar after 4 years

During a visit on Wednesday, it was observed that the beautification work in the Shaheed Minar compound was ongoing

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Case filed over rape of girl in Sherpur

The incident took place when the victim went to visit a park in Jhenaigati with her friends on February 14

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Efforts on to bring down airfare: home secretary

The home ministry held a hearing at the Secretariat today with General Sales Agents of 16 airlines to discuss the pressing issue

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No scope to waste time on reform talks: Khasru

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said there is no opportunity to waste time discussing reforms.

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After SP, 7 Cox’s Bazar DB officers closed over 'yaba scandal'

Following the withdrawal of Cox's Bazar Superintendent of Police (SP) Muhammad Rahmat Ullah, seven officers of the Cox's Bazar Detective Branch, including its Officer-in-Charge Jahangir Alam, have been closed and attached to the police lines over their alleged involvement in a yaba scandal

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BNP chalks out 2-day programme to observe February 21

BNP today announced programmes for tomorrow and Friday to observe the Martyr's Day and International Mother Language Day

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Reinstatement demand: RMG workers block Dhaka-Narayanganj road again

Garment workers in Narayanganj’s Fatullah staged another protest today, demanding the reinstatement of dismissed workers, withdrawal of cases, and the reopening of their factory

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Pharmacists submit 6-point proposal to reform commission

The Bangladesh Pharmacists Forum has submitted a six-point proposal to the Health Sector Reform Commission, aiming to improve healthcare services to international standards

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Faruque Ahmed joins as MD of DMTCL

He is first non-bureaucrat to hold top position at state-run company

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10 establishments: DSCC mulls reinstating their original names

The DSCC, during its fourth board meeting today, proposed the changes in line with the guidelines of the Local Government Division

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