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Riding into the unknown: The impending mental health crisis in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct. 1 -- Tears have no colour, they say. Yet in Bangladesh, countless tears fall quietly, behind closed doors, where no one notices. A mother wakes before dawn, her chest tight wi... Read More


Attorney General vows to protect Hindu festivals in Jhenaidah "to the last drop of his blood"

, Oct. 1 -- Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman on Tuesday night assured he will stand by the Hindu community to ensure a peaceful Sharadiya Durga Puja, even if it requires "the last drop of his blood." ... Read More


BFF, BGMEA explore collaboration to boost Bangladesh's global image through football

, Oct. 1 -- The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) discussed ways to promote Bangladesh internationally through football on... Read More


Rohingya Conference: Prospects for funding JRP next year grim, says Filippo Grandi

New York (USA), Oct. 1 -- UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has said they will continue to work with Member States, regional bodies, civil society, and refugee-led organizations to rais... Read More


JU student alleges ragging by elected leaders of Fazilatunnesa Hall

, Oct. 1 -- year Fine Arts student at Jahangirnagar University (2023-24 session, 53rd batch), Pranto Ray, has accused two senior students of ragging him, the university said on Tuesday. The accused a... Read More


Fisherman loses life in terrifying crocodile attack in Sundarbans

Bagerhat, Oct. 1 -- A fisherman was killed after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing in the Sundarbans on Tuesday afternoon and his body was recovered nearly seven hours later. The deceased w... Read More


Youth shot dead in Khulna while asleep

Khulna, Oct. 1 -- year-old youth was shot dead early Wednesday while asleep in his Maheshwar Pasha residence under Daulatpur Police Station of Khulna city, said police. The deceased was identified as... Read More


Tamim pulls out of BCB polls amid turbulence

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his nomination from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, in a move that deepens the turmoil already surrounding the polls slate... Read More


Normalcy returns to Khagrachhari as blockade withdrawn after 4 days

Khagrachhari, Oct. 1 -- Life in Khagrachhari has begun returning to normal since Tuesday night after a four-day disruption, as a road blockade enforced by a group was suspended until October 5. Thoug... Read More


Concerned about Rohingya children growing up as angry young people: Prof Yunus

New York, Sept. 30 -- Chief Adviser Prof Yunus has described the cut in donor funding as a serious challenge, saying that it has already caused school closures and the loss of thousands of jobs for Ro... Read More