From water to fire, Avatar’s next chapter turns explosive
After years of anticipation, James Cameron is finally set to reopen the gates of Pandora. The third chapter of the Avatar saga, officially titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” will hit…
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One dies, 240 hospitalized in 24 hours
One patient died, and 240 others were admitted to various hospitals across the country due to dengue fever within 24 hours until 8am on Thursday, according to the Directorate General…
No one can obstruct polls once people become election-oriented
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that once the people of the country become election-oriented, no one will be able to obstruct the election, and…
July Oikya demands apology from India over ‘extremist group’ remark
July Oikya on Thursday demanded an apology from India within 72 hours over a remark describing former army officers and July fighters as an “extremist group,” calling it evidence of…
Tribunal may declare missing individuals as ‘disappeared’ after five years
Under a newly approved ordinance, a tribunal will be empowered to formally declare a missing individual as “disappeared” or a victim of enforced disappearance if the person remains missing for…
ICT indicts Hasina, 12 others in JIC enforced disappearance case
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered the framing of formal charges against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 12 current and former army officers over alleged crimes against humanity,…
Will increase reserves to $35bn by current FY26
Bangladesh Bank has set a target to increase the country’s foreign exchange reserves to $34-35 billion within the current FY26. For this, there is no need to take new loans…
GEF approves FAO-led biodiversity project worth $9.2 million for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is set to receive a major boost in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a $9.2 million project led by the Food…
Khaleda Zia’s condition stable, continuing treatment
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains stable and she is continuing her treatment as advised by doctors, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain has said. He made…
Security beefed up at offices of returning, assistant returning officers
The Election Commission (EC) has ordered enhanced security at the offices of returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs) across the country ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and…