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Attacker hurls brick at Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s motorcade
A brick was thrown at Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s motorcade on Monday morning as he traveled by road to Barishal, according to local media reports.
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Bangladesh government says $83 million was spent on Mujib Year programs
Bangladesh’s previous Awami League government spent more than 9.82 billion taka on programs and installations marking “Mujib Year,” finance minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament.
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Opposition walks out of Bangladesh parliament over constitutional reform mandate
Opposition lawmakers walked out of Bangladesh’s parliament in protest over the government’s decision to form a constitutional amendment committee, arguing that the move bypasses the mandate delivered by voters in a recent referendum.
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Monsoon deluge devastates Cumilla and Habiganj in Bangladesh
Heavy monsoon rain and runoff from surrounding hills have caused severe waterlogging in Cumilla and widespread flooding in Habiganj, disrupting essential services and leaving thousands of people in urgent need of food and relief.
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Bangladesh traders shut shops after torrential rain inundates Dhaka
Torrential overnight rain and showers on July 12 flooded markets across Dhaka, forcing closures and damaging merchandise.
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Bomb tears through Bangladesh political rally in Dhaka. NCP leaders allege attack was intended to kill them.
At least four people were injured when a crude bomb exploded during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar, outside Dhaka, on Monday night.
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Bangladesh leaders call for modernized forces to confront cyber and sovereignty threats
Bangladesh’s prime minister and president called for greater military modernization and advanced training as the country confronts increasingly complex threats to national sovereignty, including cyber security.
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Awami League could face judicial ban if crimes against humanity allegations are proven
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal is investigating the Awami League as a political organization over allegations of crimes against humanity, a process that could lead to a judicial ban if the accusations are proven in court.
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Bangladesh state minister faces scrutiny over eight-fold asset surge, $5 million land deal
State minister Mir Shahe Alam is facing growing scrutiny over allegations involving a rapid increase in immovable assets, family-linked government contracts and the use of public resources in his Bogura constituency.
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Bangladesh cashless push records 77,165 Bangla QR payments in two days
Bangladesh’s unified Bangla Quick Response payment system recorded 77,165 transactions worth 22.02 crore taka, about $1.79 million, over two days, Bangladesh Bank data showed.