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Built on rivers, a nation is watching them drying to death. What is Bangladesh doing to bring them back?

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Bangladesh officially lists 1,415 rivers in government records, yet a recent study paints a bleak picture: at least 81 of them are already dead or dying. Despite frequent discussions... Read More


Government mulls appointing experts to key administrative roles through 'lateral entry'

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- As part of the implementation of the Public Administration Reform Commission's recommendations, the government is exploring the feasibility of hiring "specialist" individuals at the j... Read More


Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir seeks media cooperation to create level playing field

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has called on the media to help gather public input to ensure "equal opportunity for all" in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. Spe... Read More


Eight patients killed in fire at hospital in India's Jaipur

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Eight critically ill patients have died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in India's Jaipur. Dr Anurag Dhakad, the doctor in charge of the... Read More


Crimes against humanity: Tribunal takes cognisance of charges against AL leader Hanif

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has taken cognisance of three charges of crimes against humanity accusing Mahbub Ul Islam Hanif, joint general secretary of the ousted Awami Le... Read More


Saif and Saifuddin propel Bangladesh to clean sweep of Afghanistan T20 series

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Bangladesh wrapped up a 3-0 clean sweep of Afghanistan with a commanding six-wicket win in the third and final T20, as Saif Hassan's swashbuckling 64* powered another successful chase... Read More


New ordinance arms EC to act against negligent poll officers

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Fresh ordinances have been promulgated introducing tougher penalties for election officials found guilty of negligence or irregularities, while also empowering the Election Commission... Read More


CUCSU election campaigns resume in full force after Durga Puja break

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The campaign for the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall council elections has begun in full swing with the presence of students as the campus reopened afte... Read More


Fire guts 19 shops in Khagrachhari's Guimara

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- At least 19 shops have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a market in Khagrachhari's Guimara Upazila. The fire broke out around 1:45am on Sunday at the "Hajji Ismail Market" ... Read More


Police detain NSU student after mob attacks him for 'insulting religion'

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A mob has beaten a student of North South University over allegations of "insulting the Quran". After nearly two hours of effort, police took Apurbo Pal into custody around 2:45am on... Read More