Lightning strikes kill 3 in Jamalpur, Netrakona
Three people were killed and one was injured in separate lightning strikes in Jamalpur and Netrokona districts on Friday. In Jamalpur, two people died in...
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‘Canal excavation will bring positive impact’
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Friday said the canal excavation programme will have a positive impact on the rural economy. He...
Unplanned hawker rehab may backfire: IPD
The Institute for Planning and Development has warned that poorly planned “hawker rehabilitation” may further aggravate the hawker problem instead of solving it. In a...
US opens to talk, accept China’s help
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday (May 15) he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks,...
11 university VC appointments draw Jamaat fire
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed deep concern over the government’s appointment of new vice chancellors at 11 public universities, alleging that political loyalty was given priority...
Dhaka shoppers struggle with price hike
For many families in Dhaka, the weekly market has become a calculation of what to leave behind. Eggs are dearer, vegetables remain stubbornly high, and...
BD-Thailand discuss future FTA to boost trade
Bangladesh and Thailand have emphasised the importance of advancing discussions on a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, connectivity and economic...
Delhi announces WFH days amid fuel shortage
India’s capital announced fuel-saving measures on Thursday, including work-from-home (WFH) days for government employees, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reduced consumption as the...
Over 138,000 prisoners get legal aid services
A total of 138,856 prisoners have received legal assistance through the National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO). According to a report published on the NLASO...