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2 die after 'inhaling toxic gas'in Pabna

, Aug. 14 -- Two workers died apparently after inhaling toxic gas from a septic tank at a house in Bera Upazila of Pabna district on Thursday. The deceased were Sajibul Islam, 25, son of Abul Kalam a... Read More


Over 40,000 stranded in 5 districts as Teesta flows above danger mark

Rangpur, Aug. 14 -- Over 40,000 people in five northern districts, including Rangpur and Lalmonirhat, remained stranded as the Teesta River continues to swell. "The river is flowing 15 centimetres ab... Read More


Sada Pathor: 12,000 cubic feet stones recovered

, Aug. 14 -- Joint forces in an overnight drive on Thursday recovered 12,000 cubic feet of looted stones from Sada Pathor in Sylhet amid public outcry over rampant looting of stones from the popular t... Read More


Protesters in Gazipur disrupt train services between Dhaka and north

Gazipur, Aug. 14 -- Train communications with Dhaka and the country's northern part were disrupted for around 40 minutes on Thursday morning as a group of diploma engineering students blocked the rail... Read More


Dhaka, six other divisions may experience rainfall in next 24-hr: BMD

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain at many places in seven divisions, including Dhaka, in next 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday. "Ligh... Read More


Dhaka rejects draft 'Global Plastics Treaty', seeks stronger measures

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladesh has categorically rejected the latest draft of the proposed Global Plastics Treaty, demanding stronger measures against plastic pollution. According to the Ministry of En... Read More


Joint force to be deployed to stop stone theft in Sylhet; 5-point plan announced

Sylhet, Aug. 14 -- The Sylhet district administration has undertaken a five-point plan to curb stone theft and restore illegally extracted stones in the region, officials said on Wednesday. Sylhet De... Read More


Nearly 1 lakh file taxes online in just 10 days: NBR

, Aug. 14 -- Almost one lakh taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online within the first 10 days of the launch of the e-return system for the current tax year (2025-26), the National Boa... Read More


Missing bKash employee found dead in Netrokona

Netrokona, Aug. 13 -- The body of a missing bKash employee was recovered from the Mogra River in Netrokona on Tuesday afternoon, two days after he was reported missing. The deceased Md. Rijan Mia, 22... Read More


8 police officers suspended over Rangpur mob beating of two Hindus to death

Rangpur, Aug. 13 -- Eight police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were on Wednesday night suspended for their alleged negligence in performing duty during the lynching of two men in Taraganj u... Read More