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SSC 2026: Over 34,000 students absent, 40 expelled on Day 3

Dhaka, April 26 -- Absenteeism has remained strikingly high on the third day of the SSC and equivalent examinations, with 34,054 candidates staying away and 40 expelled amid tight oversight. Accordin... Read More


Bangladeshi worker assault in South Korea prompts investigation, labour inspection

Dhaka, April 26 -- A video showing the assault of a Bangladeshi worker at a factory in South Korea's Incheon has resulted in public outrage, leading to a police investigation. South Korea's Ministry ... Read More


Two students killed as speeding motorcycle hits car on Rupganj 300-feet road

Dhaka, April 26 -- A high-speed motorcycle collision with a car has left two young men dead on the 300-feet road in Narayanganj's Rupganj. The dead, identified only as Rifat, 21, and Sakib, 19, were ... Read More


Lightning strikes kill 14 across seven Bangladesh districts amid sudden storms

Dhaka, April 26 -- At least 14 people have been killed and several others injured in lightning strikes across seven districts of Bangladesh amid sudden storms. Police and local representatives said t... Read More


Eight killed in lightning strikes across four Bangladesh districts, several injured

Dhaka, April 26 -- Eight people have been killed and several others injured in lightning strikes across four districts of Bangladesh. Police and local representatives said the deaths occurred at diff... Read More


Rain brings relief to Dhaka after days of scorching Baishakh heat

Dhaka, April 26 -- Rain has brought relief to Dhaka after several days of searing heat in the Bengali month of Baishakh. Clouds began gathering over the capital on Sunday afternoon, before rain start... Read More


Jashore wears festive look as PM Tarique set for maiden visit

Dhaka, April 26 -- Jashore has taken on a festive look as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prepares to visit the district on Monday, marking his first official tour to the area since assuming office. Th... Read More


Journalist Abdal Ahmed appointed Bangladesh principal information officer

Dhaka, April 26 -- Journalist Syed Abdal Ahmed has been appointed the principal information officer of the Press Information Department (PID) on a one-year contract. The public administration ministr... Read More


ECNEC approves 14 projects worth Tk 134.45bn, orders inquiry into road work delays

Dhaka, April 26 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 14 development projects with an estimated cost of Tk 134.45 billion. The approval came during the seco... Read More


Candidates recommended for appointment at govt primary schools seek posting, stage sit-in at Shahbagh

Dhaka, April 26 -- Candidates recommended for assistant teacher positions in government primary schools have launched a sit-in at Shahbagh, demanding immediate appointment and posting. The protesters... Read More