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Five Arrested in Connection with Mamun Murder in Old Dhaka

Dhaka: A team of Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested five suspects, including two shooters, with two foreign pistols in connection with the killing of top-listed criminal Mamun in broad daylight in Old Dhaka’s Sutrapur area on Monday. The arr…

42 Feared Dead in Migrant Shipwreck Off Libya: UN

Libya: The United Nations reported Wednesday that 42 migrants are feared dead after a rubber boat capsized off the Libyan coast. Only seven survivors were rescued after enduring six days adrift at sea.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the U…

Five Pipe Guns Seized in Chandpur

Dhaka: Joint forces recovered five pipe guns and several other country-made weapons during an overnight operation in Dokanghar area of the district headquarters last night. Lt. Jabid Hasan, Operational Officer of the Chandpur Army Camp, confirmed the …

10 Essential Goods Allowed for Deferred Import Ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka: Business entities will now be able to import ten essential goods on a deferred payment basis as the central bank has announced such facilities aiming to keep the supply of these commodities smooth during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. Thes…

Stampede at Army Recruitment Event in Accra Claims Six Lives

Accra: At least six people were crushed to death on Wednesday after a crowd of job seekers surged through stadium gates during a military recruitment exercise in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, the army said. “The unfortunate incident led to the death of…