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Rain, thunderstorms expected over 4 divs, says BMD

Dhaka, March 18 -- Light rain and thundershowers, along with temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes, are forecasted to occur in isolated areas of Dhaka, Khulna, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions i... Read More


Man thrashed by locals over attempted rape of 4-year-old

Savar, March 17 -- A man was detained by locals who accused him of attempting to rape a 4-year-old child. Before handing him over to the police in Savar, they also mobbed up and thrashed him. The inc... Read More


Right to franchise tops demands of UK-based NRB advocacy group

Dhaka, March 17 -- resident Bangladeshi (NRB) Rights Movement, based in Manchester, a city in the UK, is demanding its constituents' basic rights, including the right to vote and the opportunity to be... Read More


Dhaka Metro services resume as DMTCL employees call off strike

Dhaka, March 17 -- Metro rail services in Dhaka are running on schedule after employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) called off their work stoppage, which began on Monday morning in p... Read More


'As You Are': Plan International launches book celebrating all women

Dhaka, March 17 -- Plan International Bangladesh has recently hosted an event in Dhaka to observe International Women's Day 2025, and marking the occasion, a book has been launched honouring women and... Read More


Fathers' role in parenting key to child development, advancing gender equality : experts

Dhaka, March 17 -- Fathers play a crucial role in parenting, child development, and promoting gender equality, speakers emphasised at a panel discussion on Monday. Organized by the Embassy of Sweden,... Read More


BNP factional clash in Chandpur leaves at least 10 injured

Chandpur, March 17 -- At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two factions of the BNP over the distribution of rice to fishermen in the Baharia area of Chandpur Sadar. The incident took pl... Read More


IOC board approves boxing for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Dhaka, March 17 -- Boxing is set to remain on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles following years of governance disputes within the sport. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President... Read More


Banned BCL leader arrested for 'derogatory' remarks about Prophet (PBUH)

Natore, March 17 -- Police in have arrested a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook in Singra upazila ... Read More


Barguna shrine comes under arson attack during religious gathering

Barguna, March 17 -- A shrine has come under vandalism and arson attack during the annual religious gathering in Amtali Upazila of Barguna. The incident occurred at around midnight on Sunday at the I... Read More