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Sand lifting from Meghna riverbanks threatens embankment, irrigation project in Chandpur

Chandpur, Aug. 20 -- Unchecked sand extraction from the banks of the Meghna River in Matlab North upazila of Chandpur is putting the 64-kilometre embankment under the Meghna-Dhanagoda flood control pr... Read More


Dhaka's press statement misplaced: Delhi

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government of India is not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities by purported members of the Awami League in India or of any action that is contrary to Indian law, said the off... Read More


Bangladesh's garment exports to EU rise17.9 pc, outpacing key rivals

, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh has achieved a 17.9 percent growth in ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) during the first six months of the current year. Despite this achievement, th... Read More


Govt to include domestic workers in new labour law

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The government is planning to include domestic workers in the new 'labour law', expected by October 2025, Labour Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman said, highlighting its commitment to impr... Read More


Tk 2.25 lakh stolen from footballer Sagorika's Thakurgaon house

Thakurgaon, Aug. 20 -- Thieves have stolen Tk 2.25 lakh from national team footballer Mosammet Sagorika's house at Rangatungi village in Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon district. The theft occurred... Read More


HKH Meet calls for strengthening solidarity from mountains to oceans

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug. 20 -- Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, including Bangladesh, have underlined the need for strengthening global solidarity, 'from mountains to oceans', to achi... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul discharged from hospital

, Aug. 20 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home on Wednesday afternoon after being discharged from United Hospital. BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain said F... Read More


Nasrul Hamid's bungalow on Buriganga riverbank demolished

Keraniganj, Aug. 20 -- Several illegal structures, including the riverside banglow of former State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid were demolished on Wednesday during an eviction drive alon... Read More


Nasrul Hamid's Banglow on Buriganga riverbank demolished

Keraniganj, Aug. 20 -- Several illegal structures, including the riverside banglow of former State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid were demolished on Wednesday during an eviction drive alon... Read More


Maulana Bhashani Bridge over Teesta opens to traffic

, Aug. 20 -- cherished Maulana Bhashani Bridge over River Teesta opened to traffic on Wednesday, amid festive mood of the residents of Haripur in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha district. Local Gover... Read More