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Urban growth could leave millions without clean water by 2050

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- A new study warns that rapid urban growth could leave millions of people without access to clean water and sanitation by 2050. Experts say how cities expand and where new buildings ar... Read More


Air ambulance for Khaleda to arrive from Germany: Embassy

, Dec. 5 -- The special ambulance, being facilitated by the Emir of Qatar, will now arrive in Dhaka from Germany, instead of Qatar, to carry former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Lo... Read More


2 pistols, 1 shotgun recovered from mason's house in Kushtia

, Dec. 5 -- Members of the Bangladesh Army in a drive recovered two pistols and a one-shooter gun from the house of a mason in Khoksa upazila of Kushtia on Thursday night. However, no one could be de... Read More


Questioning whether Tarique is a voter 'irrelevant', says AG

, Dec. 5 -- Attorney General (AG) Md Asaduzzaman on Friday said it is "irrelevant" to debate whether BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman is a Bangladeshi voter, despite his intention to contest the ... Read More


All looted heavy weapons recovered, says Home Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- All heavy weapons looted from law enforcement agencies have now been recovered, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Friday. "There is no failure on the... Read More


China-Bangladesh joint symposium points to huge potential in health and educatiun

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- In a significant demonstration of the deepening ties between Bangladesh and China, policymakers, scholars and medical professionals from both nations convened in Dhaka on Thursday for... Read More


Zubaida reaches Dhaka, rushes to Evercare to see Khaleda

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, arrived in Dhaka on Friday morning to be with her critically ill mother-in-law, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. She ... Read More


Night temperatures may drop by 1-2degC: BMD

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast a slight fall in night temperatures across the country, with readings expected to drop by 1-2degC. "Night temperatures may fal... Read More


SUST launches bus tracking system for students

Sylhet, Dec. 5 -- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has launched a bus tracking system on Thursday to make student transportation easier. The 'SUST Bus Tracking System' app was of... Read More


SUCSU Election: 251 candidates collect nomination papers in first three days

, Dec. 5 -- A total of 251 candidates collected nomination papers in three days for the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Central Students' Union (SUCSU) and hall union elections, the ele... Read More