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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


Two women die of electrocution in two upazilas of Chandpur

Two women, April 25 -- month pregnant housewife, died in separate electrocution incidents in Hajiganj and Matlab South upazilas of Chandpur on Friday. The deceased were Sumaiya Akter (22), wife of au... Read More


Anti-hawker drive : Without rehabilitation, reoccupation becomes inevitable

, April 25 -- Barely two weeks after eviction drives cleared major footpaths in Gulistan and Baitul Mukarram areas, hawkers have started returning to the spots they had vacated, raising fresh question... Read More


11 more children die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hrs: DGHS

Dhaka, April 25 -- At least 251 children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh since March 15, according to official data. Eleven more children died in the 24 hours until 8:0... Read More


Mali hit by nationwide attacks, explosions heard in capital

, April 25 -- Mali's army said unidentified armed "terrorist" groups launched coordinated attacks on several military positions in the capital Bamako and other parts of the country on Saturday, with f... Read More


PM drives student-built go-kart, applauds young innovator

, April 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday drove a go-kart built by a college student, praising the young innovator's creativity and assuring government support for such homegrown initiat... Read More


PM urges children to balance studies with sports

, April 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday encouraged children to focus on both studies and physical activities, saying sports play a vital role in developing intelligence. "Alongside st... Read More