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Tk 66mn bridge in Chuadanga remains unused for lack of link road

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- A bridge built over the Mathabhanga River in Chuadanga Sadar Upazila has remained unused for three years, as no approach roads were constructed. The Tk 66 million structure, complete... Read More


UP chairman killed in road accident in Naogaon

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Najipur Union Parishad chairman Habibur Rahman Mintu has died after his motorcycle collided with an engine-run van in Patnitala Upazila of Naogaon. Patnitala Police chief Shah Md Ena... Read More


Heavy rain, waterlogging, landslide feared as deep depression nears Indian coast

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across Bangladesh, with risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in major cities. In ... Read More


Rubya, Shorna shine as Bangladesh Women outclass Pakistan in World Cup opener

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh launched their Women's ODI World Cup campaign in style, skittling Pakistan for 129 before debutant Rubya Haider's composed half-century secured a 7-wicket win in Colombo. ... Read More


Bangladesh Women restrict Pakistan 129 in World Cup opener

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh Women restricted Pakistan to a modest 129 with a fine show with the ball and some sharp reflexes in the field in their opening match of the Women's World Cup. Marufa Akter... Read More


Bangladesh Women skittle Pakistan for 129 in World Cup opener

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh Women restricted Pakistan to a measly 129 with a fine show with the ball and some sharp reflexes in the field in their opening match of the Women's ODI World Cup. Marufa A... Read More


Equal status for nurses is vital for Bangladesh's healthcare, says Farhad Mazhar

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Poet and political thinker Farhad Mazhar has demanded that nurses be granted equal professional status to doctors, alongside the immediate formation of a "National Nurse Commission" t... Read More


Army chief likely to visit India in October

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is expected to attend a conference organised by India for troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions. The two-day co... Read More


Bangladesh reports two more dengue deaths, 396 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Bangladesh has reported two more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the tally of deaths to 202 this year. The health directorate bulletin on Thursday said the latest victims... Read More


Tears, rituals and crowds mark Durga Puja immersions across Chattogram

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The Durga Puja festival which began on Shashthi with the awakening of Anandamayi has drawn to a close on Dashami, as devotees bid farewell to the goddess with the solemn ritual of "mi... Read More