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Over 100 dead as flood continues in Bangladesh
Dhaka : The toll from Bangladesh's unprecedented floods has risen to more than 100, the authorities said.According to a daily flood report of the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room on Sunday, the floods have killed 102…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates Padma Bridge
Dhaka : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the Padma Bridge and said that the mega government-funded project belonged to the people of the nation.
In a short speech before the inauguration, Hasina said: "I…
Floods kill 68 in Bangladesh
Dhaka : A total of 68 people have been killed in floods caused by heavy seasonal rains and an onrush of water in parts of Bangladesh, said a report of the country's Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room under the Directorate…
Death toll in Bangladesh container depot blaze rises to 49
Dhaka : The death toll due to a devastating blaze at a container depot in Bangladesh's Chittagong district has increased to 49, with the blaze still continuing to rage on Monday despite efforts to douse it even after 38 hours, authorities…
43 killed in massive Bangladesh container depot blaze
Dhaka : A massive blaze, followed by a powerful explosion at a private container depot in Bangladesh's Chittagong district has killed a total of 43 people, including seven firefighters, and injured some 500 others of which 10 of them were…
World Bank nixed Padma Bridge funding, B’desh built with own resources : Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that her government has "taken every step to protect people's lives" as she cited how it had built the Padma Bridge with its own resources after the World Bank withdrew its…
Mominul Haque steps down as Bangladesh Test captain
Dhaka : Left-handed batter Mominul Haque has stepped down as Bangladesh's Test captain, following the team's series defeat at home against Sri Lanka. Mominul, who has led Bangladesh in the longest format since October 2019, was affected by…
Asitha Fernando’s 6/51 helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets, win series 1-0
Mirpur (Bangladesh) : Pacer Asitha Fernando (6/51) down an incisive and decisive spell after lunch on the fifth and final day of the second Test here to break a crucial partnership and trigger a collapse as Sri Lanka thrashed hosts…
Series win over Bangladesh a positive for Sri Lanka in tough times: Niroshan Dickwella
Mirpur : Sri Lanka Niroshan Dickwella on Friday said the 1-0 Test series victory against Bangladesh is a positive for the country and its citizens, who have been facing immense hardships back home due to political and economic crises, with…
Bangladesh to work for a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous Asia : Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday assured the world that her country would always strive to work with all friends and partners to ensure a peaceful, sustainable world and more importantly a peaceful, sustainable and…