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8 soldier killed, 25 injured in Pakistan suicide bombing

Dhaka, June 28 -- A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday killed at least eight soldiers and injured 25 people, including civilians, officials said. The attack targeted a military vehicle... Read More


Shefali Jariwala's demise sparks concern over rising heart attacks among young celebrities

Dhaka, June 28 -- While actor Shefali Jariwala's post-mortem is still underway, early reports suggest that the 42-year-old may have suffered a massive heart attack on Friday night. Her untimely demis... Read More


Complete shutdown, march to continue on Sunday: NBR Unity Council

Dhaka, June 28 -- The NBR Reform Unity Council on Saturday announced that their ongoing complete shutdown and peaceful march will continue on Sunday. The announcement came through a press statement o... Read More


Bangladesh Bank injects Tk 52,500 crore into struggling banks

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh Bank has injected an unprecedented amount of Tk 52,500 crore into 12 financially weak banks by printing new currency, despite maintaining a tightened monetary policy stanc... Read More


New living material developed to absorb CO2

Dhaka, June 28 -- Scientists have developed a new 'photosynthetic' material capable of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere that could one day be used in buildings to combat climate chan... Read More


Fire guts factory, chemical warehouse in Keraniganj

Dhaka, June 28 -- A fire gutted a tissue bag factory and a chemical warehouse in Chulkutia Begunbari area of South Keraniganj on Saturday morning. Senior Station Officer of Keraniganj Fire Service Ka... Read More


Farmer electrocuted in Natore

Natore, June 28 -- A farmer died from electrocution in Natore's Gurudaspur upazila early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Nazir Islam ,45, a resident of Garila village under Debtoir union in ... Read More


Grave digger of grace: Manu Mia passes into eternal sleep

Kishoreganj, June 28 -- A quiet corner of the country mourns the passing of a man, Manu Mia, whose life was marked not by worldly wealth, but by an unwavering devotion to service. Md Manu Mia of Alga... Read More


BNP seeks polls timeline after Prof Yunus-CEC meeting: Rizvi

Dhaka, June 28 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said their party expects an announcement of a specific timeframe for the national election following a meeting betwee... Read More


E-rickshaws to operate at Dhanmondi, Uttara from August: Asif Mahmud

Dhaka, June 28 -- The government will introduce low-speed e-rickshaws in two designated zones in Dhaka city as part of a pilot initiative to regulate battery-powered three-wheelers, said LGRD Adviser ... Read More