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Illegal battery recycling plant operating after dark in Kushtia, putting farmland, river banks at risk

Kushtia, Aug. 31 -- By day, the banks of the Padma River near Sadipur Boat Ghat in Kumarkhali appear almost deserted, with stacks of old batteries hidden under green tarpaulins. But after dark, the s... Read More


Teacher's death during mugging attempt: Three put on remand

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A Dhaka court on Monday placed on a five-day remand three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a government primary school headteacher during an alleged bag-snatching a... Read More


Real Madrid thrash Malaga 4-0 to maintain perfect start

MADRID, Aug. 31 -- Real Madrid maintained its perfect record Sunday, cruising past newly promoted Malaga 4-0. Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute for Jose Mourinho's side, before Malaga goalkee... Read More


Nazmul Alam made new DG of ACC

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Mohammad Nazmul Alam, a joint secretary and divisional head at the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has been appointed the new director general (DG) of the Anti-Corruption Commissi... Read More


BB extends policy support application deadline, expands debt restructuring

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended until September 30 the deadline for affected business entities to apply for policy support for restructuring their operations and financial obligati... Read More


CIID seizes contraband worth Tk 28 lakh at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 625 cartons of foreign cigarettes, a large quantity of whitening serum, zarda and foreign liquor in separat... Read More


8 injured as bus overturns on Padma Bridge

Munshiganj, Aug. 31 -- Eight people were seriously injured after a Dhaka-bound passenger bus lost control and overturned on the Mawa-end slope of the Padma Bridge in Munshiganj on Monday afternoon. T... Read More


United Healthcare performs 'Bangladesh's first' robotic surgery

, Aug. 31 -- United Healthcare has performed what it described as Bangladesh's first robotic surgery, marking a milestone in the country's healthcare sector. On Monday, Prof Dr Rafiques Salehin succe... Read More


Modern slaughterhouse at Hazaribagh starts operations

, Aug. 31 -- A modern slaughterhouse in the city's Hazaribagh area, under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), formally started operations on Monday. DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam inaugurated the fa... Read More


Met cancels planned John Galliano fashion exhibit following backlash

, Aug. 31 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled a planned exhibition honouring British fashion designer John Galliano following strong criticism over his past antisemitic and racist remarks.... Read More