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Freight train derails in Habiganj; BGB joins rescue efforts

Habiganj, April 2 -- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have joined rescue operations after six bogies of a Sylhet-bound oil train from Chattogram derailed in the Mantala area of Madhabpur upazi... Read More


Saudi Arabia reveals rare 1,000-year-old Quran manuscript

Dubai, April 2 -- Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Public Library has revealed a 1,000-year-old manuscript titled "Gharib Al Quran", authored by the early scholar Abu Ubaidah Mamar Ibn Al Muthanna. The ... Read More


Two RMG factories shut in Ashulia, affecting 4,000 workers

Savar, April 1 -- made garment (RMG) factories in Ashulia declared an indefinite shutdown on Wednesday, leaving around 4,000 workers in uncertainty. The owners hung closure notices at the main gates ... Read More


Nearly 14,000 litres of diesel seized in N'ganj; 2 sentenced

Narayanganj, April 1 -- Two separate mobile courts recovered 13,980 litres of illegally hoarded diesel in Narayanganj on Tuesday night, imposed fines and imprisoned the offenders. In the first operat... Read More


Pump manager beaten, road blocked over fuel crisis in Natore

Natore, April 1 -- A petrol pump manager was beaten and a journalist was assaulted while reporting on alleged fuel stockpiling as tensions escalated into violence over fuel shortages in Natore on Tues... Read More


Freight train derails in Habiganj, disrupting rail communication

Habiganj, April 1 -- bound train carrying oil derailed in the Shahpur area of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj on Wednesday night, disrupting rail communication to and from Sylhet. The accident occurred... Read More


Raja Shivaji teaser released, Riteish Deshmukh leads star-studded historical film

Dhaka, April 1 -- The teaser of Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, has been released, offering a glimpse into the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through a large-s... Read More


bKash supports nationwide student reading with 367,520 books donation

Dhaka, April 1 -- To encourage a reading culture among students nationwide, bKash has contributed 367,520 books to the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro's (BSK) Book Reading Program over the past 12 years. As p... Read More


Unlocking new sources of climate finance essential in Bangladesh: UNDP

Dhaka, April 1 -- Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh Stefan Liller has said unlocking new sources of climate finance is essential in Bangladesh, a country on the frontlines of climate change. T... Read More


Rain, thunderstorms likely in three divisions

Dhaka, April 1 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rains in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9 am Wednesday. Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lig... Read More