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US president Trump says two airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal

President Donald Trump said Sunday that United States forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it ‘one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in

16 BGB platoons deployed for Sherpur-3 polls

Ahead of the election in Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhenaigati) constituency scheduled for April 9, Border Guard Bangladesh has deployed its 16 platoons to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting process. Following

Heatwave to intensify in April, temperature nears 40°C

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast that one to two severe heatwaves may hit the country in the running month, alongside several spells of mild to moderate heatwaves. The ongoing

94 measles suspects die in 18 days

At least three children died and 947 others were hospitalised with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, raising the total suspected measles death toll

Ship with 34,000 tonnes of diesel from Malaysia arrives at Chattogram Port

A ship named Shan Gang Fa Jian has docked at Chattogram Port with 34,000 tonnes of diesel from Malaysia. Chattogram Port Authority secretary Syed Refayet Hamim confirmed the arrival on

Prime Minister sends special message to UAE President

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sent a special written message to President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan aiming to strengthen long-standing bilateral relations

LPG price hiked by Tk387

The government on Thursday raised the price of a 12-kilogram LPG cylinder by Tk387 to Tk1,728. The nearly 28.9% price hike would come into effect from the evening, announced the

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman writes to UAE president expressing solidarity

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman, in a letter addressed to president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has conveyed Bangladesh’s firm solidarity with the leadership