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One arrested for demanding extortion money from foreign firm in Madhabdi

Narsingdi, April 26 -- A man has been arrested in a case filed over an extortion attempt targeting a foreign firm in Madhabdi municipality of Narsingdi. Police arrested the key accused, Rony, from a ... Read More


Urgent call for stronger, coordinated action to prevent human trafficking in Rohingya camps

Dhaka, April 26 -- Despite ongoing efforts by multiple agencies, preventing human trafficking in the Rohingya camps remains a significant challenge, experts said at a workshop organised by BRAC. Part... Read More


Seminar on urbanisation envisions Cumilla as a modern, livable city

Cumilla, April 26 -- Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the government to ensure planned expansion of urban centres, warning that existing city corporations are struggling to deliver proper servi... Read More


Livestock sector being brought under 'Farmer Card' program: State Minister Tuku

Dhaka, April 26 -- State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Saturday said the fisheries and livestock sector is being brought under the 'Farmer Card' programme as the curren... Read More


Pregnant woman alleges assault by NGO workers for failing to pay instalment in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, April 26 -- A pregnant woman was allegedly beaten and physically tortured by an NGO's workers in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali after she failed to repay instalments of a small loan. The ... Read More


Govt wants affordable smartphones for all: PM's ICT Adviser

Dhaka, April 26 -- The government aims to bring down the price of smartphones to between Tk 2,500 and Tk 3,000, Prime Minister's Adviser on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Te... Read More


Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

, April 25 -- Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and parts of the Gaza Strip began voting on Saturday in municipal elections, the first since Israel's war on Gaza began in October 2023. According... Read More


WHO urges urgent vaccination drive as measles risk remains high in Bangladesh

, April 25 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for immediate action to curb the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh, warning that continued spread is likely without stronger surveilla... Read More


Over 40 container ships remain stranded in Gulf amid Iran conflict

, April 25 -- More than 40 container ships are still stranded in the Middle East Gulf as major shipping companies continue to suspend operations due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according t... Read More


Fuel shortage casts shadow over jute farming in Faridpur

, April 25 -- Faridpur, known as Bangladesh' jute capital,is facing a looming setback in jute production as farmers struggle with an acute shortage of diesel during the crucial sowing season. The sho... Read More