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Youth stabbed dead at Banani

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- A young man was stabbed to death by some miscreants at Mohakhali in Dhaka early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Rahat Hossain Rabbi, 31, a contractor and son of Rabiul Awal... Read More


Pakistan announces 'Army Rocket Force' after operation Sindoor

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Pakistan has unveiled plans to create a new Army Rocket Force to oversee missile operations and enhance conventional combat capabilities, following challenges faced during the recent... Read More


February election deadline must not be crossed, says BNP's Dudu

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Wednesday urged people to stay alert so that no one could delay the national election beyond February, warning that any such move would open th... Read More


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