Narayanganj, Fatulla: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested nine members of a robbery gang involved in looting goods worth Tk 6.5 million from a DPDC power substation under construction in Fatulla. During the operation, authorities recovered a truck containing the stolen materials, as well as local firearms and tools used in the crime. According […]

Health authorities have reported 664 new cases of dengue in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, along with one death, as the mosquito-borne viral disease continues to affect the country. According to a statement from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the distribution of newly hospitalised patients across divisions is as follows: Division / […]

Seven labourers sustained serious burn injuries today in a gas explosion while cleaning the oil tank of a petrol pump in Mohakhali, Dhaka, police and hospital sources reported. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 pm, according to local authorities. The victims were promptly rescued and transported to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery […]

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a significant policy update by doubling the limits for advance payments against imports, aiming to make international trade transactions more straightforward and efficient. According to a circular issued today, BB stated: “To further simplify trade transactions, it has been decided to enhance the aforesaid limits to US$20,000 and US$50,000 respectively.” […]