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Actress Asma Jhilik Dies After Fall From Dhanmondi Hospital; Husband Arrested Following Family's Murder Allegation
Police have arrested the husband of actress Asma Jhilik after her family alleged that he pushed her from the eighth floor of a hospital in Dhaka during a domestic dispute. Authorities say the exact circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
June 13, 2026
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PM Tarique Rahman Launches Nationwide Drive to Plant 250 Million Trees, Visits July Martyr Wasim's Grave in Cox's Bazar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated an ambitious five-year programme to plant 250 million trees across Bangladesh, aiming to boost environmental conservation and create jobs, while also paying tribute to July Uprising martyr Mohammad Wasim during his visit to Cox's Bazar.
June 13, 2026
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Bangladesh Aims to Become South Asia’s Most Competitive Investment Destination, Says Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Bangladesh into South Asia’s leading investment hub, pledging structural reforms, stronger economic diplomacy, and closer collaboration with global partners to navigate mounting international challenges.
June 13, 2026
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Woman Dies Days After Snatching Attempt Throws Her From Rickshaw in Dhaka
A 42-year-old pharmaceutical professional has died after sustaining critical injuries during a suspected snatching incident in Dhaka, highlighting renewed concerns over street crime and public safety in the capital.
June 12, 2026
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Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant’s First Unit Expected to Begin Operation in November: Power Minister
Bangladesh Power Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku says the country is preparing to bring the first unit of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant online by November as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national electricity production capacity.
June 12, 2026
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Missing Elderly Man Allegedly Pushed In by BSF Reunited With Family After Border Ordeal
A 60-year-old man who was allegedly pushed toward Bangladesh by India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Jamalpur border has been reunited with his family after spending hours stranded in the no-man's land. The dramatic episode ended after relatives identified him through videos circulating on social media and authorities completed legal formalities.
June 11, 2026
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Budget 2026-27 Proposes Higher Cigarette Prices Across All Tiers to Discourage Tobacco Use
The government is set to increase cigarette prices across all categories under the proposed 2026-27 national budget, aiming to strengthen public health protection and discourage tobacco consumption through higher taxation and retail pricing.
June 11, 2026
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Govt Approves Fuel Imports Worth Tk17,033 Crore to Ensure Energy Supply
Cabinet committee clears four major petroleum import contracts for June-August 2026, covering diesel, jet fuel, furnace oil, and gasoline to meet growing domestic demand.
June 10, 2026
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Satkhira’s ‘Brazil Warrior’ Calls for Special ‘Brazil Card’ as World Cup Fever Sweeps Fans
A passionate Brazil supporter in Satkhira has captured public attention by demanding a government-issued “Brazil Card,” arguing that football fans contribute to the economy through their World Cup enthusiasm and spending.