5 of a family killed in bus-microbus collision in Cox’s Bazar
Five members of a family were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a microbus in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday. The…
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Govt watching Hasina’s actions; she’s Bengal’s ‘butcher’
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the interim government would apply “full force of law” if anyone from Bangladesh Awami League tries to engage in any activities…
TIB calls for revisions to draft Police Commission Ordinance 2025
If unaddressed, the ordinance could pave way for government control over the commission and turn it into a workplace for former bureaucrats, police officials Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called…
Khulna Children’s Hospital lying idle for one year
Even though nearly one year has already elapsed, the Khulna Divisional Children’s Hospital, built at a cost of Tk 114 crore aimed at ensuring healthcare services for children, has been…
DAE distributes high-yielding mustard seeds to 125 young farmers in Thakurgaon
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Thakurgaon distributed high-yielding mustard seeds free to 125 young farmers, dubbed July Warriors, at the hall room of Sadar Upazila on Wednesday. The aim…
5 weak Islamic banks to be run by administrators
Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday decided to appoint administrators to run five financially weak Shariah-based banks. Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur gave this information in a press briefing on Wednesday. The…
What this means for Democrats in the age of Trump
Zohran Mamdani defeated former state governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in the New York mayoral elections that became as much a referendum on the Democratic Party’s future as it was…
Japan deploys troops after wave of deadly bear attacks
Japan began deploying soldiers on Wednesday to a northern region hit by a spate of deadly bear attacks, which have risen to record levels this year. New Prime Minister Sanae…
IPDC provides free eye check-up, spectacles for support staff
IPDC Finance PLC successfully completed a free eye check-up campaign as part of its recently concluded Wellness Week. Based on the assessment of the check-up, 17 support staff received free…
BCB finalises five franchises for next BPL season
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature five teams in its next edition, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finalising franchise ownership following a meeting of the BPL Governing Council.…