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Record-breaking November rain submerges ripening crops, stirs fears of dengue outbreak

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Unusually heavy rains have lashed Bangladesh over the past three days, flooding vast stretches of farmland with ripening rice and vegetables and setting new records for November rainf... Read More


Villagers in Faridpur clash with helmets and shields, 25 injured

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- At least 25 people have been injured in a violent clash between two village groups in Faridpur's Bhanga Upazila over a long-standing land dispute. The confrontation began around 4pm ... Read More


India launches first heavy communication satellite aboard 'Bahubali' rocket

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- India has launched its first heavy communication satellite, CMS-03, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh using its homegrown LVM3-M5 rocket, nicknamed "Bahubali". According to a report... Read More


Bangladesh records 5 dengue deaths, 1,162 hospital admissions in a day

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh has reported 1,162 new hospitalisations due to dengue in the past 24 hours with five fatalities. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) count on Su... Read More


JAGPA gets back registration, 'Hookah' symbol following a court order

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has restored the registration of the Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) and its electoral symbol, the "Hookah," following a High Court order. A gazette not... Read More


Bangladesh adds 1.3 million voters in latest electoral roll update

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has added more than 1.3 million new voters in the third phase of the voter list update ahead of the parliamentary polls. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed shared... Read More


Environment advisor orders nationwide anti-air pollution drive by agencies

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has directed all relevant agencies to jointly launch coordinated operations to tackle air pollution across Bangladesh. Speaking at an emergenc... Read More


NCP voices concern over Asif Nazrul's 'stance' on RPO amendment

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has voiced concern over Law Advisor Asif Nazrul taking a "personal stance" in favour of BNP in RPO amendment discussions. On Sunday, NCP Member Secre... Read More


Ebtedayee madrasa teachers leave road after Secretariat talks

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Ebtedayee madrasa teachers, protesting for five demands, have ended their road blockade in front of the National Press Club after issuing a call for demonstration. Following discussi... Read More


A royal gift for fans as Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 60 with 'King' teaser

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- On his 60th birthday, Shah Rukh Khan has mesmerised fans yet again, presenting the long-awaited teaser of his next high-octane thriller, "King". The announcement has electrified fans... Read More