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Shifting geopolitics put Ganges water deal at risk

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- With the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty between India and Bangladesh set to expire in December 2026, the stakes are rising for both nations as climate pressures and regional politics int... Read More


Rising commodity prices batter commoners

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The price of daily commodities particularly fish, the most desired one of the Bengali people, has surpassed beyond the purchasing capacity of middle and lower income group putting a m... Read More


'Ctg, Mongla ports must ensure cost-effective services'

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Due to the limited capacity and various obstacles at Bangladesh's seaports, the country has failed to fully capitalize on its geographical advantage and strong production base. Exper... Read More


'Conspiratorial' Bashundhara meeting under probe

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Police say they are conducting a "thorough" investigation to uncover the motives and organisers behind a "conspiratorial" meeting held in Dhaka's Bashundhara Residential Area, which h... Read More


We won't allow looters to return to power: Fakhrul

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said they would not allow looters, extortionists and the fascists to return to the country's power. "We have temporarily b... Read More


BSF hands over 17 Bangladeshi nationals

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) of India handed over 17 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday morning. The flag meeting, which started at 11:30 am, was... Read More


Key accused held for extorting ex-MP Shammi Ahmed

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Zane Alam Apu, a key suspect accused of extorting money from former Awami League lawmaker Shammi Ahmed, has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.Apu... Read More


Woman beaten to death in Hazaribagh

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- A 60-year-old woman has allegedly been beaten to death in Dhaka's Hazaribagh area over a longstanding land dispute. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, wh... Read More


Chhatra Dal issues 6-point code for Shahbagh rally

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced six specific instructions to maintain discipline during its upcoming rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka on August 3. The directives, released Frid... Read More


Fire breaks out at market in Gulistan

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- A fire broke out at Sundarban Square Market in Gulistan area of the capital on Saturday.The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the market around 10 am and spread soon, said Talha B... Read More