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Fire at Sadarghat wholesale market

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- An incident of fire happened at a wholesale market in the capital's Sadarghat area on Monday. However, there was no report of casualties. An official at Fire Service and Civil Defenc... Read More


RU entry tests to begin on Jan 16

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Rajshahi University (RU) authorities have set January 16, 2026, as the starting date for its undergraduate admission tests for the 2025-26 academic session. For the first time, t... Read More


Land ministry's Tk 7.77b 'Gucchagram-Phase III' project proposal sent back

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Planning Commission (PC) has sent back the Land Ministry's project proposal on "Gucchagram - Phase III" worth Tk 7.77 billion, attributing reasons to inclusion of unnecessary comp... Read More


Abrar Fahad's legacy rebuilt: 'Eight Pillars Against Aggression' inaugurated

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The legacy of BUET student Abrar Fahad was honoured today as the 'Eight Pillars Against Aggression' memorial was rebuilt and inaugurated today (Tuesday) at the Palashi intersection, s... Read More


CEC calls for support of all to ensure level-playing field in election

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has called for cooperation of all the stakeholders, including the media, to ensure a level-playing field in the upcoming election. ... Read More


Next TV, Live TV receive broadcast licenses under interim government

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- For the first time under the interim government, two news-based television stations have been granted broadcasting licenses. The stations, named Next TV and Live TV, are linked to pr... Read More


Gold price tops Tk 0.2m per bhori

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have surpassed Tk 200,000- mark per bhori (11.664 grams) for the first time in history. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Monday announced an ... Read More


Dengue kills 3 in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Three people died of dengue fever in the last 24 hours to Monday across the country, while 782 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period. According to a press re... Read More


State-run fertiliser factories seek tariff relief, steady natural gas supply

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- State-run fertiliser factories have urged the government to ensure a steady supply of natural gas alongside a proposed tariff increase, warning that domestic production will remain co... Read More


Research must power national progress

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has underscored the need to align research and innovation with Bangladesh's national development priorities, warning that the country's future comp... Read More