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Bangladesh PM orders removal of congratulatory billboards across Dhaka

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the swift removal of advertisements and banners congratulating him that have been displayed on billboards across various roads in the capital. The directive

Bangladeshi killed in Bahrain by Iranian missile attack

A Bangladeshi expatriate from Sandwip has been killed in a missile strike in Bahrain, reportedly launched from Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The victim, Md Tarek (48),

US pauses immigrant visas for Bangladesh, 74 other countries

The United States has suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of Bangladesh and 74 other countries, the US Embassy in Dhaka said on Monday (2 March). However, the

Bangladesh says Khamenei assassination violation of international law

Bangladesh said on Monday that the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was a violation of international law and norms. The government issued the statement a day after Ayatollah

Bangladesh PM Tarique orders women-only bus service in Dhaka

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to introduce a dedicated bus service for women in the capital. The instruction was given to Road Transport and

Iran announces 40 days of mourning

Iran state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989. With the

Indian High Commissioner meets Home Minister

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma has met with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed for the first time since the minister assumed office. According to responsible ministry sources, the

Finance Minister Amir Khasru hospitalised

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has been admitted to hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia. He is currently receiving treatment at United Hospital in the capital. The