56 killed in political violence in six months
At least 56 people were killed and more than 5,246 others injured in political and election-related violence across the country in the first six months...
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Iran warns of more trade routes block
Iran has threatened to block further trading routes in the region, as the US launched a fresh wave of strikes on military targets. Iran’s Revolutionary...
Neglect takes shine off Sonargaon Folk Art Foundation
The Bangladesh Folk Art and Crafts Foundation in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon is facing growing criticism over its deteriorating environment, poor maintenance and alleged administrative negligence. Spread...
Shariful makes Ivy League history
Shariful Islam, from Boroil village in Rajshahi’s Durgapur, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a master’s degree from Dartmouth College, one of the world’s...
Stand strongly against anti-graft drive: Shafiqur
Opposition Leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday called for making the Jatiya Sangsad a “meeting place of the oppressed and ordinary people”, urging...
Govt seeks public support to make Dhaka livable
The government has taken a set of coordinated initiatives to improve Dhaka’s waste management, drainage and civic services as part of efforts to turn the...
Flood, landslide death toll rises to 57: Ministry
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in seven districts has risen to 57, with three more deaths reported in the...
Malaysia jobs need fairness, not exploitation
Rights activists have urged the government to ensure transparency, accountability and worker protection in its efforts to reopen the Malaysian labour market for Bangladeshi workers....
EC to publish draft centre list on Aug 10
The Election Commission will publish the draft list of polling centres for the upcoming local government elections on August 10. The final list will be...
Dhaka waste to power generate 42.5MW
The government plans to generate 42.5 megawatts of electricity by August 2028 by processing around 3,000 tonnes of municipal waste produced daily in Dhaka. Prime...
Govt studies ‘secondary city’ near Dhaka
The government has begun a feasibility study to develop a “secondary city” on the outskirts of Dhaka to reduce growing population pressure, housing shortages and...