5 killed as landslides hit Bandarban
Five members of two families including a four-year-old child were killed after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall buried their homes in Lama upazila of Bandarban...
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No compromise on democracy reforms
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said his party will support the government’s positive initiatives, but will not compromise on people’s rights, democratic interests or...
China rejects hegemony, expansionism
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China rejects hegemony, expansionism and spheres of influence, stressing that Beijing remains committed to peaceful development and...
Irene Khan named BD’s UN envoy
The government has appointed internationally renowned human rights advocate and former senior United Nations official Irene Khan as Bangladesh’s next Permanent Representative to the United...
Kaptai output hits 144mw Govt eyes affordable electricity
All five generating units of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station at Kaptai have resumed operation following a rise in the water level of Kaptai Lake...
US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating...
Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi delivered another memorable performance at this year’s World Cup, scoring a crucial goal as Argentina staged a remarkable late comeback to defeat Egypt...
Illegal gas use costs Tk6,000cr a year
Bangladesh is losing more than Tk6,000 crore worth of gas annually because of theft, illegal connections, pipeline leakages and administrative failures, even as households struggle...
Job crisis drive talent exodues
Bangladesh has been witnessing a growing outflow of skilled young people as thousands leave the country every year for higher education and better career opportunities,...
PPP key to affordable healthcare: Finance Minister
For millions of Bangladeshis, seeking medical treatment often means facing not only health concerns but also a major financial burden. Nearly 69 per cent of...
Local polls schedule likely next month
The government to announce the election schedule for local government polls in the second half of August and begin Union Parishad (UP) elections in the...
Ronaldo bows out of final World Cup as Portugal lose to Spain in last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-breaking World Cup career came to an end on early Tuesday as Portugal were eliminated by Spain with a 1-0 defeat in the...