Christian genocide or a crisis of narratives?
In a social media post on October 31, US President Donald Trump said “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.” The US could deploy troops to Nigeria or carry out airstrikes to stop…
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5 dead, 1,147 hospitalized in 24hrs
The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as five more patients died and 1,147 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours leading up to Monday…
CU student Mamun’s skull successfully transplanted after 2 months
Chittagong University student Mamun Mia, who was seriously injured in a clash with villagers, has had his skull transplanted after two months. The operation was performed on Saturday by Neurosurgeon…
Faulty design, contractor’s negligence behind metro bearing pad fall
Faulty design and negligence by the contractor and consulting firms may have caused the recent Metro route’s bearing pad fall incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian, said Dhaka…
High Court suspends job circular for Dhaka Wasa MD post
The High Court has suspended the job circular for the position of managing director (MD) of Dhaka Wasa, which was announced for a three-year contract, and issued a rule regarding…
Motorcyclist killed after being hit by truck in Tejgaon
A motorcyclist named Khandaker Saidur Rahman was killed after being hit by a truck in Dhaka’s Tejgaon industrial area. He worked as a merchandiser at a private company. The accident occurred…
Next election to determine Bangladesh’s future direction
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the country’s transition from the current critical time depends on the next parliamentary election. “Bangladesh now stands at a very critical…
Bangladesh may face 10 cold waves this winter
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that at least 10 cold waves, including three sever ones, may sweep different regions of the country between November and January. In its long-range…
DMP urges citizens to avoid Moghbazar rail crossing amid repair work
The DMP has urged the public to avoid the Moghbazar rail crossing area due to ongoing fishplate repair on the railway track. Traffic movement on surrounding roads has been disrupted,…
BNP to finalize nomination list on Monday
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called a Standing Committee meeting at the party chairperson’s Gulshan office on Monday noon to finalize single candidates for each constituency under the BNP…