Dhaka’s waterlogging: An end to its dwellers’ suffering is urgently needed
Residents of the capital experience immense suffering whenever there is moderate to heavy rainfall even for several hours. On Sunday’s light to heavy downpour wrecked...
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Heavy rain floods markets, leaves Dhaka traders counting losses
Torrential rain that lashed Dhaka since early Sunday inundated major commercial areas, including New Market, Fakirapool and Motijheel, forcing traders to rescue merchandise as knee-deep...
DSCC deploys pumps, teams to ease waterlogging
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has mobilised ward-based emergency response teams to clear waterlogged roads, remove fallen trees and restore traffic movement across the capital...
CAAB completes 80pc of audit preparations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has completed around 75 to 80 percent of its preparations for two major international aviation security audits by...
Measles death toll climbs to 758
Five more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am Sunday, raising the combined death toll to 758,...
Petition against Yunus dismissed
A Dhaka court on Sunday dismissed a petition seeking permission to file a criminal case against former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, former health adviser Nurjahan...
Navy Chief launches tree plantation campaign-2026
Bangladesh Navy has launched its nationwide “Tree Plantation Campaign-2026” as part of the government’s initiative to plant 25 crore trees in five years, with Navy...
SMUCT hosts graduation fashion show
The Department of Fashion Design and Technology (FDT) at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) showcased the creativity and technical expertise of its graduating students...
Over 79,000 students receive scholarships
A total of 79,246 students have been awarded scholarships in the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination, with 32,965 receiving Talentpool scholarships and 46,281 securing General scholarships....
Teesta running shallow as sedimentation mounts
Decades of sediment and sand accumulation have significantly altered the morphology of the Teesta River, particularly around the Teesta Barrage at Dalia, reducing the river’s...
Floods swamp six districts, more rain looms
Flood situation deteriorated further in parts of the country on Saturday as six districts remained inundated with several major rivers flowing above their danger levels....
Jamaat presses for referendum, Teesta project
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said his party would continue its campaign for the implementation of the referendum...