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Unseasonal hailstorm catches residents of capital cold

, March 13 -- The capital experienced its first pre-monsoon thunderstorm with hail on Friday evening. Around 7 pm, lightning flashed across the sky, followed by heavy rain mixed with hail, causing tem... Read More


Thousands join Jummatul Wida prayers at historic Hajiganj Grand Mosque in Chandpur

, March 13 -- More than 100,000 Muslim devotees gathered at the historic Hajiganj Grand Mosque in Chandpur on Friday to offer Jummatul Wida, the last Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan. Many ... Read More


PM to inaugurate canal excavation programme from Dinajpur on Mar 16

, March 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a nationwide canal excavation programme in 53 districts on March 16 from Sahapara in Kaharol upazila of Dinajpur. The information was share... Read More


Certain quarters active to undermine govt's efforts to build secular, humane Bangladesh: Minorities' Alliance

Dhaka, March 13 -- Leaders of minority communities on Friday said certain quarters are actively trying to undermine the government's pledge to build a secular and humane society and state. The leader... Read More


Two cousins run over by train while taking selfie in Sirajganj

Sirajganj, March 13 -- Two cousins were killed after a running train hit them while they were taking a selfie in Ullapara Upazila of Sirajganj District on the Dhaka-Ishwardi railway line on Thursday. ... Read More


Students will no longer be made to stand on roads to greet guests: Education Minister

, March 13 -- Education Adviser ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Friday strictly instructed that students must not be made to stand on roadsides to greet ministers or guests. "Making students stand on road... Read More


Nahid demands immediate impeachment, arrest of President

, March 13 -- Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), on Friday demanded the swift impeachment and arrest of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, calling him a 'collaborator of fascism... Read More


Mirza Abbas undergoes brain surgery at Evercare Hospital

, March 13 -- BNP Standing Committee member and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Mirza Abbas underwent brain surgery at Evercare Hospital Dhaka on Friday. A team of specialist neurosurgeons ca... Read More


Dredging breathes new life into Dharla River, erosion fears ease for riverside residents

Kurigram, March 13 -- Once known for relentless riverbank erosion and declining navigability, the Dharla River in Kurigram is slowly regaining its vitality as an ongoing dredging project deepens the r... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan discuss ways to operationalise 3rd terminal of Dhaka airport soon

Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh and Japan on Friday discussed ways to operationalise the long-delayed third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) soon, with both sides expressing opt... Read More