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Puja being celebrated peacefully amid strong security measures: BGB chief

, Oct. 1 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui on Wednesday said the country's largest religious festival of the Hindu community, Sharadi... Read More


Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

, Oct. 1 -- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places across the country including Dhaka due to the influence of well-marked low over the Westcentral Bay and adjoining area during next... Read More


200 birds killed in Gazipur market fire

, Oct. 1 -- At least 200 birds of various species were killed in a fire that broke out at Kapasia Bazar in Gazipur district on Wednesday. Mahfuz Islam, in-charge of Kapasia Fire Service, said the fir... Read More


CHT unrest part of national and international conspiracies: Rizvi

, Oct. 1 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said the ongoing unrest in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) during the Durga Puja celebrations is part of a 'national and ... Read More


Two-day 'Sharadiya Cultural Festival 2025' kicks off at Suhrawardy Udyan

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- day 'Sharadiya Cultural Festival 2025' began on Tuesday evening at the open-air stage of Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital, under the initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and ... Read More


Air Chief leaves for Turkey on official visit

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan left Dhaka on Wednesday for a five-day official visit to Turkey at the invitation of the Commander of the Turkish Air Force. Accordi... Read More


Couple killed by lightning strike in Kurigram

, Oct. 1 -- A couple was killed in a lightning strike at Saheber Alga village in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram district on Tuesday night. The deceased were identified as Jahangir Hossain, 42, a farmer a... Read More


Fenchuganj fire damages 3 dwelling houses

Fenchuganj, Oct. 1 -- At least three dwelling houses were gutted in a fire in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet district early Wednesday. Sayed Hasan Shuvo, station officer at Fenchuganj Fire Service said... 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