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Erosion hits Paturia ferry ghat from strong Padma currents

Manikganj, Aug. 13 -- Strong currents of the Padma river have caused erosion at the Paturia ferry ghat in Manikganj, threatening ghats No-3, 4, and 5, jeopardizing ferry operations. The Bangladesh In... Read More


GM Quader calls for AL's inclusion in election

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman Golam Mohammad (GM) Quader said on Wednesday that elections excluding certain parties, particularly the ruling Awami League, would not be acceptable. Sp... Read More


Teesta swells above danger mark again; low-lying areas flooded in Nilphamari

Nilphamari, Aug. 13 -- The water level of the Teesta River has once again surged above the danger mark, triggering flooding in several low-lying areas of Nilphamari's Dimla upazila. Due to heavy rain... Read More


BTV announces return of iconic children's talent hunt 'Notun Kuri'

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh Television (BTV) is bringing back its legendary children's talent hunt show 'Notun Kuri', the state-run broadcaster announced on its official social media handles last nig... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami demands free and fair election: Dr Taher

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Reiterating the call for a free, fair and neutral election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher on Wednesday claimed that only one party has wel... Read More


Prof Yunus returns home from Malaysia

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned home from Malaysia on Wednesday night, wrapping up his three-day official visit, stressing that the two countries together can build a futu... Read More


BFIU seeks bank records of ex-Bangladesh Bank governors, deputies

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought bank account details of three former governors and six former deputy governors of the Bangladesh Bank. The move comes fo... Read More


Improved efficiency at EDCL allows reduction in prices of drugs it sells to govt

, Aug. 13 -- Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL), the state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer reduced the prices of 33 essential medicines by around 50%* which will save the government approximatel... Read More


Struggle for JaPa: GM Quader's faction to meet CEC Thursday, amid Anisul-Hawladar committee's claim for recognition

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Jatiya Party (JaPa) faction, led by GM Quader and Shameem Haidar Patwary, will meet Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday to present its legal explanation opposing ... Read More


Loan defaulters will not be allowed to contest national election: Salehuddin

, Aug. 13 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the interim government will not allow the loan defaulters to contest the next parliamentary election scheduled for February 2026. "I... Read More