Haor floods submerged lives, not just land: Fazlur Rahman
“This is not just a story of submerged land; it is a story of submerged lives” said Member of Parliament from Kishoreganj-4 and valiant freedom...
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Sylhet residents await Prime Minister’s visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Sylhet for the first time after the election on May 2. Extensive preparations are underway across the city surrounding...
Boro harvest at risk as floodwaters submerge haor fields
In the haor regions of northeastern Bangladesh Kishoreganj, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, and Brahmanbaria thousands of farmers are losing their only annual Boro paddy harvest...
Speakers urge coordinated drive against crime in Daudkandi
Speakers at a monthly law and order committee meeting in Daudkandi yesterday called for coordinated and tougher measures to tackle drug abuse and the rising...
Bhola fishermen ready to work as fishing ban lifts
The two-month government-imposed ban on fishing aimed at boosting fish production, including hilsa breeding and jatka conservation, will end on Thursday (April 30). As the...
Fuel supply returns to normal in Khagrachhari
The prolonged fuel shortage in Khagrachhari has largely come to an end, with supply returning to normal since last night, bringing much-needed relief to residents...
Khulna Press Club gets new body
The annual election of the Khulna Press Club concluded with veteran journalist Mostafa Sarwar securing the presidency, receiving 113 votes. Sarwar, editor and publisher of...
College student builds 5-seater battery jeep in N’ganj
Sohel Mia, a college-going dreamer, has had a deep fascination with cars since childhood. He always dreamed of creating something on his own. Driven by...
Hawkers protest in N’ganj demanding rehabilitation
Hawkers who were evicted from the footpaths of Narayanganj city once again took to the streets. The agitated protesters strongly voiced their demands by staging...