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PM orders prompt measures to support flood victims

Dhaka, July 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to intensify relief and rescue efforts for people affected by floods and heavy rainfall across the country, while also aski... Read More


30,000 marooned as Khowai embankment breaches in Habiganj

, July 10 -- Around 30,000 people across four unions in three upazilas of Habiganj district have been marooned by floodwater after incessant rain and hill runoff from the upstream caused the Khowai Ri... Read More


One killed, another injured in gas cylinder explosion at Bangshal

Dhaka, July 10 -- A trader was killed and his cousin sustained burn injuries after a gas cylinder exploded at a motor parts shop in the Bangshal area of the capital early Friday. The deceased was ide... Read More


461 stranded tourists evacuated from Sajek Valley

Rangamati, July 10 -- Some 461 tourists, who had got stranded in Sajek Valley in Baghaichari upazila of Rangamati due to heavy rain, landslides and severed road communication, have been evacuated with... Read More


Youth held in Jashore over alleged extremist links

, July 10 -- year-old man in Sadar upazila of Jashore on Thursday night for his alleged involvement in extremist activities. Tahsin Islam, son of Ohidul Islam of Kismat Noapara, was picked up from hi... Read More


Galaxy's coldest 'stars' could actually be alien megastructures: Study

, July 10 -- Scientists searching for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life say some of the coldest objects in the Milky Way may not be stars at all but massive energy-collecting structures built... Read More


Teesta River rises above danger level, raising flood fears in low-lying areas

Lalmonirhat, July 10 -- The water level of the Teesta River has risen above the danger mark at the Dalia Barrage point following fresh upstream inflows, prompting fears of flooding in low-lying areas ... Read More


Rumour of detainee's death triggers attack on Barishal police station; 12 injured

Barishal , July 10 -- A rumour over the death of a detainee triggered an attack on Agailjhara Police Station in Barishal on Thursday, leaving at least 12 people, including six police personnel, injure... Read More


Environment Department steps up enforcement in Rangpur, fines Tk 24 lakh in seven months

Rangpur, July 10 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) has intensified enforcement alongside public awareness efforts to protect the environment, conducting 24 drives in Rangpur over the past seven m... Read More


BMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain, warns of landslides

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country over the next 24 hours, warning that the downpour could trigger... Read More