A fire kills 15 in a Philippine factory, where rains and a wrong address delayed firefighters
AP, MANILA : A fire killed 15 people Thursday in a small apparel factory in a Philippine residential area, where firefighters were delayed by flooding,...
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World Bank approves $200 million to help Bangladesh improve primary healthcare for common illnesses including dengue
UNB, Dhaka : The World Bank on Wednesday approved $200 million to help Bangladesh improve primary healthcare services for treatment, prevention and referral for common...
150 people of Kurigram’s Horijon Polli face waterlogging
UNB, Kurigram : Waterlogging has become a never-ending problem for the residents of Horijon Polli in Chilmari upazila of Kurigram district, thanks to the lack...
At least 58 people have died in a fire in a building in South Africa’s biggest city, authorities say
UNB, JOHANNESBURG : At least 58 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, emergency services said...
CPD suggests bringing 856 risky garment factories under monitoring
UNB, Dhaka : The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think tank, on Wednesday suggested taking immediate step to bring 856 hazardous garment factories under...
Patients underserved as KMCH overwhelmed with bed shortage, inadequate manpower
UNB, Khulna : Patients at Khulna Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) have been struggling to receive proper treatment due to overcrowding and manpower shortage. The...
HC turns down Khaleda’s plea seeking cancellation of charge framing in Niko graft case
UNB, Dhaka : The High Court (HC) on Wednesday rejected the revision petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging framing of charges against her...
French President Macron likely to visit Bangladesh in September
UNB, Dhaka : President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron is likely to visit Bangladesh soon after the G20 Leaders Summit next month. Bangladesh and...
Follow HC order banning meeting, procession on court premises, SC asks lawyers
UNB, Dhaka : The Appellate Division on Wednesday directed the lawyers to strictly follow the 2005 High Court order not to hold meetings and bring...
US Ambassador holds meeting with DMP Commissioner
UNB, Dhaka : US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday made a courtesy call on Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandkar Golam Faruq. Several...
President’s son keen on contesting next election from Pabna-5
UNB, Pabna : Arshad Adnan Rony, son of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, has expressed his interest in contesting the next national election from Pabna-5 constituency. Rony...
Natore-4 MP Abdul Kuddus passes away
UNB, Natore : Abdul Kuddus, Awami League lawmaker of Natore-4 constituency, died at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 77. Kuddus, president of Natore...