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Millions pushed into risky migration in Asia as livelihoods collapse: OHCHR

, Nov. 29 -- The UN human rights office has warned that soaring inflation, weak job markets and shrinking access to basic services are forcing millions of people in South and South-East Asia to migrat... Read More


Oil tanker derails in Fenchuganj, Sylhet rail services suspended

Sylhet, Nov. 29 -- Rail communication between Sylhet and the rest of the country was suspended on Saturday night after an oil tanker wagon of a freight train derailed in the Mollikpur area of Fenchuga... Read More


Section 144 imposed in Faridpur

, Nov. 29 -- The local administration has imposed Section 144 in Alfadanga upazila of Faridpur district to avoid possible chaos as two factions of BNP announced programmes at the same venue and time. ... Read More


Maritime ports advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No 2

, Nov. 29 -- Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No 2 as the cyclonic storm "Ditwah" over coastal Sri Lanka and adjoini... Read More


Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF near border in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, Nov. 29 -- A Bangladeshi man was shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Gayeshpur border in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga district on Saturday. The BSF took away his bod... Read More


'Political realities prevent my return', says Tarique as he seeks prayers for Khaleda

, Nov. 29 -- Urging all to continue praying for the recovery of his critically ill mother, Khaleda Zia, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said although he strongly wishes to return home and to be... Read More


Sustainable political and social climate a primary requirement to attract investment: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday stated that a sustainable political and social atmosphere in Bangladesh is the primary requirement for both foreign and domestic investo... Read More


Bangladesh hold their nerve to beat Ireland, level T20I series

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Bangladesh drew level in the T20I series with a composed four-wicket win over Ireland in Chattogram on Saturday night. Bangladesh chased 171 with two balls to spare after a discipli... Read More


Khaleda's condition not good at all: Law Adviser

, Nov. 29 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday night sent Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and his Special Assistant Monir Haider to Evercare Hospital to enquire about the health condition of BN... Read More


'Nothing is possible without being obsessed with work': Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed

Savar, Nov. 29 -- Educator, litterateur, and founder of the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed on Saturday said nothing can be achieved without being obsessed with one's work, ... Read More