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EPA announces major deregulatory actions impacting air, water, and climate regulations

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a sweeping set of deregulatory measures, aiming to ease restrictions on industries by rolling back key environmental protectio... Read More


Asian markets slip despite Wall Street rebound amid trade war uncertainty

Dhaka, March 13 -- Asian markets mostly declined on Thursday, even as Wall Street recovered following a positive update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures edged lower, while oil prices remained re... Read More


Volcanic activity near anchorage raises eruption concerns

Dhaka, March 13 -- Scientists are warning that a volcano near Anchorage is exhibiting signs of increased activity, raising the possibility of an eruption in the coming weeks or months. The Alaska Vol... Read More


Armed forces' magistracy powers extended for 60 days

Dhaka, March 13 -- The government has extended the magistracy powers of commissioned officers in the Army, Navy and Air Force for another 60 days with effect from March 15. The Ministry of Public Adm... Read More


53-year-old electrocuted in Dhaka's Jurain

Dhaka, March 13 -- year-old man died from electrocution in the capital's Jurain area on Wednesday, police said. The deceased was identified as Habib of Banglabazar area of Shariatpur district. He wor... Read More


Bangladesh Army urges prayers for Magura rape victim

Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh Army sought prayers for the eight-year-old Magura rape victim as her condition remained critical after suffering four cardiac arrests on Wednesday. "The child is undergo... Read More


Factional clash leaves man dead in Narail

Narail, March 13 -- year-old man hacked to death allegedly by his rivals over establishing supremacy in Kalia upazila of Narail on Wednesday night, said police. The deceased, Akram Sheikh, was son of... Read More


Nargis appointed BNP vice-chairman, Yasin named chairperson's adviser

Dhaka, March 13 -- BNP has appointed Nargis Begum, wife of the late BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam, as the party's vice-chairman. Besides, Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin, BNP's relief and reha... Read More


Ayo Edebiri slams Elon Musk for spreading fake casting rumour

Dhaka, March 13 -- Actor Ayo Edebiri has criticised billionaire Elon Musk for amplifying false claims about her being cast in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. The Bear star revealed she received an... Read More


Bangladesh Bank reconstitutes boards of three private banks

Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the boards of directors of three private banks in its latest move to reform troubled financial institutions. This marks the central bank's second ... Read More