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Hailstorm causes widespread damage in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, March 28 -- A sudden storm accompanied by heavy hail caused widespread damage to houses and standing crops across Lalmonirhat district late Friday night. The storm swept through all five... Read More


AL politicised Liberation War, undermined genuine freedom fighters: Hasan Hafiz

Dhaka, March 28 -- National Press Club President poet Hasan Hafiz on Saturday alleged that the Awami League had politicised the spirit of the Liberation War and, in doing so, undermined genuine freedo... Read More


Tehran threatens 'strong' response if key infrastructure or economy targeted

Dhaka, March 28 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran will respond "strongly" if its infrastructure or key economic centres are targeted. He also echoed a message repeatedly v... Read More


Constitutional reforms to reflect public expectation, July mass uprising: Home Minister

, March 28 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said that any constitutional reform in Bangladesh will prioritize public expectations and the aspirations of the martyrs of the student-led mas... Read More


Solar Energy May Turn SMEs into Growth Hubs

Dhaka, March 28 -- SMEs in BSCIC industrial estates could cut more than 14.09 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, earn up to $0.40 million annually through carbon credits, and reduce operation... Read More


Bank Asia to acquire Bank Alfalah's Bangladesh operations for $47.5 million

Dhaka, March 28 -- based Bank Alfalah Limited have approved the sale and transfer of its Bangladesh operations to Dhaka-based Bank Asia Limited for approximately $47.5 million (equivalent to around Tk... Read More


Prof Yunus visits Sakai, discusses social business, '3ZERO' vision

Dhaka, March 28 -- Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus visited Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture, an innovation-driven city near Tokyo, on Friday. Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto warmly welcomed Prof Yunus and said ... Read More


President mourns death of Dilara Hafiz

Dhaka, March 28 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. In a condolence message, th... Read More


Naseem Shah issued show-cause notice over social media post mocking Punjab chief minister

Dhaka, March 28 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to fast bowler Naseem Shah after a post from his social media account mocked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's hea... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy hosts Independence Day event in Kathmandu

Dhaka, March 28 -- The Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal hosted a grand reception in Kathmandu on Friday evening to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Great Independence and National Day. The reception ... Read More